DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2010)

An investigation into the long-obscured mystery of dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on Earth.

Director:

Mitch Schultz

Writers:

Mitch Schultz, Rick Strassman (book)

Stars:

Joe Rogan, Ralph Abraham, Joel Bakst

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Rogan	...	Himself - Host
Ralph Abraham	...	Himself - Mathematician
Joel Bakst	...	Himself - Rabbi
Steven Barker	...	Himself - Pharmacologist
Susan Blumenthal	...	Herself - DMT Volunteer, Writer
Erik Davis	...	Himself - Writer
Patricio Dominguez	...	Himself - DMT Volunteer, Shaman
Cynthia Geist	...	Herself - DMT Study Nurse
Neal Goldsmith	...	Himself - Psychologist
Alex Grey	...	Himself - Artist
Roland Griffiths	...	Himself - Behavioral Pharmocologist
Charles Grob	...	Himself - Psychiatrist
Graham Hancock	...	Himself - Writer
Kathleen Harrison	...	Herself - Ethnobotanist
James Kent	...	Himself - Writer

Storyline

The Spirit Molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine (DMT), an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. The documentary traces Dr. Rick Strassman's government-sanctioned, human DMT research and its many trials, tribulations, and inconceivable realizations. A closer examination of DMT's effects through the lens of two traditionally opposed concepts, science and spirituality, The Spirit Molecule explores the connections between cutting-edge neuroscience, quantum physics, and human spirituality. Strassman's research, and the experiences of the human test subjects before, during, and after the intense clinical trials, raises many intriguing questions. A variety of experts voice their unique thoughts and experiences with DMT within their respective fields. As Strassman's story unfolds, the contributors weigh in on his remarkable theories, including the synthesis of DMT in our brain's pineal gland, its link to near-death & ...

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Plot Keywords:

spirit | universe | spirituality | psychedelic | nature | 

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Taglines:

Within us All...

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 September 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Spectral Alchemy, Synthetic Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (anamorphic)

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Exorcist (1973)

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Soundtracks

"Monsoon Malabar (Bombay Dub Orchestra's Dub Re-mix)"
Written by 'Garry Hughes' & Andrew T. Mackay
Performed by Bombay Dub Orchestra
Courtesy of Six Degrees Records Records

User Reviews

There is no science here..

This is one the most horrible documentaries I've ever watched. Anyone who puts "DMT" and "Parallel Universes" together in one sentence, not only does not understand quantum mechanics, but is so stupid to believe a psychedelic drug experience has anything do to with solving quantum mechanics problems.

There are hundreds of genius scientists working on every aspect of quantum mechanics for years and billions of dollars are invested in our understanding of our universe ( Have you heard of CERN? ) and suddenly bunch of lunatics find our connection to the "Parallel Universes" by taking a mind-altering drug?!? But I still want people to see it. Everyone needs to realize any information could be presented in a scientific-sounding way with bunch of PhDs in the interview list and yet be so full of s***.