Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD

Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD

0h 56m 4.8/10

Overview

Long before Timothy Leary urged a generation to "tune in, turn on and drop out," lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD, was being used by researchers trying to understand the human mind. This documentary is a fascinating look at the story of "acid" before it hit the streets. Featuring interviews with many LSD pioneers, Hofmann's Potion is much more than a simple chronicle of the drug's early days. With thoughtful interviews, beautiful music and stunning cinematography, it is an invitation to look at LSD, and our world, with a more open, compassionate mind.

Director

Connie Littlefield

Top Billed Cast

Ram Dass

Ram Dass

Self

Stanislav Grof

Stanislav Grof

Self

Albert Hofmann

Albert Hofmann

Self

Humphry Osmond

Self

Duncan Blewett

Self

Abram Hoffer

Self

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