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DMT: The Spirit Molecule

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 15m
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DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2010)
THE SPIRIT MOLECULE investigates dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a naturally occurring 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, leading to the studyÂ’s potential impact through its inconceivable realizations.  A closer examination of DMTÂ’s effects through the lens of traditionally opposed concepts, science and spirituality, THE SPIRIT MOLECULE unravels the connections between cutting-edge neuroscience, quantum mechanics and human spirituality.  
 
As Dr. StrassmanÂ’s story unfolds, a variety of experts weigh-in on the intriguing questions raised by the research and the resulting theories, including the synthesis of DMT in our brainÂ’s pineal gland, its link to near-death & alien-abduction experiences, similarities to the "many-worlds" interpretation of quantum theory and the uncanny likeness to ancient religious texts describing prophets with DMT-like experiences.  The experts offer a comprehensive collection of information, opinions, and speculation to contextualize the nature of the DMT experience, and its role in human culture and the life force of our planet. 
 
Due to the profound nature, and visual phantasmagoria, of the DMT experience, the visual landscape of the film features stunning visualizations from Scott Draves (Electric Sheep), cutting-edge motion graphics that demonstrate DMTÂ’s conceptual link to human evolution and construction of the universe.  Additionally, stylized scenes reminiscent of Rod SterlingÂ’s Twilight Zone bookends, Joe Rogan (actor/comedian) serves as tour guide, navigating the expansive realms of Dr. StrassmanÂ’s DMT universe. 
   
The Spirit Molecule, a simple molecule with enormous implications.  The subtle combination of science, spirituality, and philosophy results in an abundance of incredible ideas and theories that could alter the way we understand the nature of reality and our relationship to it.
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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.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.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.
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    • Director
      • Mitch Schultz
    • Writers
      • Mitch Schultz
      • Rick Strassman(based on the book by)
    • Stars
      • Joe Rogan
      • Ralph Abraham
      • Joel Bakst
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    • Director
      • Mitch Schultz
    • Writers
      • Mitch Schultz
      • Rick Strassman(based on the book by)
    • Stars
      • Joe Rogan
      • Ralph Abraham
      • Joel Bakst
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    Joe Rogan
    Joe Rogan
    • Self - Host
    Ralph Abraham
    • Self - Mathematician
    Joel Bakst
    • Self - Rabbi
    Steven Barker
    • Self - Pharmacologist
    Susan Blumenthal
    • Self - DMT Volunteer, Writer
    Erik Davis
    • Self - Writer
    Patricio Dominguez
    • Self - DMT Volunteer, Shaman
    Cynthia Geist
    • Self - DMT Study Nurse
    Neal Goldsmith
    • Self - Psychologist
    Alex Grey
    • Self - Artist
    Roland Griffiths
    Roland Griffiths
    • Self - Behavioral Pharmocologist
    Charles Grob
    • Self - Psychiatrist
    Graham Hancock
    Graham Hancock
    • Self - Writer
    Kathleen Harrison
    • Self - Ethnobotanist
    James Kent
    • Self - Writer
    Dennis J. McKenna
    • Self - Ethnopharmocologist
    Terence McKenna
    • Self - Writer & Cultural Commentator
    • (archive footage)
    Ralph Metzner
    • Self - Psychologist
    • Director
      • Mitch Schultz
    • Writers
      • Mitch Schultz
      • Rick Strassman(based on the book by)
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      References The Exorcist (1973)
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    5/10
    Hard to take seriously due to the editing
    It seemed like this was filmed almost for children, the cheesy graphics, Joe Rogan segues where he's in a lab with chemicals set to grainy black and white, what was the age group they were trying to cater too?

    I have such a problem with the way drug culture is shown. Here we have a bunch of old and intelligent people talking about DMT with their pool of knowledge and experience on the subject matter... and while they're talking there's this background ~*trippy music*~ and quick cuts to graphics and the generic drug fueled imagery. This would have worked with Alex Grey's segment as he's an artist who specializes in creating art much like the transitions, but when it's filming old doctors talking about it, it's just embarrassing.

    Very informative, shame about the editing.
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    • Release date
      • September 1, 2014 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ДМТ: Молекула духа
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Spectral Alchemy
      • Synthetic Pictures
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      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (anamorphic)

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