DMT: The Spirit Molecule

"Within us all…"

2010 1h 15m EN

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7.1

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★6.1TMDB · 82★7.1IMDB · 4,958

Documentary

Synopsis

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THE SPIRIT MOLECULE weaves an account of Dr. Rick Strassman's groundbreaking DMT research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants, including the sacred Amazonian brew, ayahuasca. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with DMT, and ayahuasca, within their respective fields, and discussions with Strassman’s research volunteers, brings to life the awesome effects of this compound, and introduces us to far-reaching theories regarding its role in human consciousness.

“Within us all…”

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Cast

Joe Rogan
Self - Host
Ralph Abraham
Self - Mathematician
Joel Bakst
Self - Rabbi
Steven Barker
Self - Pharmacologist
Cynthia Geist
Self - DMT Study Nurse
Susan Blumenthal
Self - DMT Volunteer
Patricio Dominguez
Self - DMT Volunteer
Neal Goldsmith
Self - Psychologist

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mitch Schultz
Writers: Mitch Schultz, Rick Strassman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mitch Schultz, shot by Matt Ehling. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nevie Owens shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Joe Rogan and Ralph Abraham and Joel Bakst carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Within us all…".

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IMDB entry: tt1340425 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 82 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mitch Schultz directs. Matt Ehling behind the camera. Nevie Owens cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Directed by Mitch Schultz, shot by Matt Ehling. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Nevie Owens shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Joe Rogan and Ralph Abraham and Joel Bakst carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Within us all…".
7IMDB entry: tt1340425 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 82 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.