Neurons to Nirvana
2013 · Movie · 69 min · ★ 7.0 · 78% critics
This documentary uses interviews with psychologists and scientists to trace the history of several psychedelic substances and the research around their potential medical uses. It focuses on what studies suggest, and examines how social and political stigma has limited further exploration of possible benefits for difficult-to-treat conditions.
Also known as Neurons to Nirvana: Understanding Psychedelic Medicines
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-10-19
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 69 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 78/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (25 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a research-focused, interview-driven look at controversial medicine and public stigma; Not for you if you prefer personal stories or lighter viewing like Life in a Day or The Buddha.
Pros: expert interviews; science-first approach; thought-provoking topic | Cons: limited opposing views; heavy on discussion; may feel repetitive
Themes
- war on drugs
- lsd
- medicine
- ayahuasca
- psychedelics
- alternative medicine
- history
Cast & crew
Gabor Maté
as Self
- JH
Julie Holland
as Self
Rick Doblin
as Self
Ralph Metzner
as Self
- CG
Charles Grob
as Self
- DH
David Healy
as Self
- DN
David E. Nichols
as Self
- DN
David Nutt
as Self
Dennis J. McKenna
as Self
- GM
Gillian Maxwell
as Self
Directed by Oliver Hockenhull, Mikki Willis