Luna, the concept of plants as teachers among four mestizo shamans of iquitos, northeastern peru, journal of ethnopharmacology 11 2 1984, pp. The film specifically deals with the 2003 crackdown on dissidents in cuba, and the execution of three men. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide. He survived the ordeal, and passed the acid test before it had been invented, commenting, it was astounding i saw a vision of that part of my. Long before timothy leary urged a generation to tune in, turn on. This documentary is about the foreign policy of the united states. Long before timothy leary urged a generation to tune in, turn on and drop out, dlysergic acid. Hofmanns potion offers a sensitive and insightful portrayal of the chemists, biochemists, psychiatrists, and psychologists in the 1940s and 50s who studied the model of mental illnesses based on brain chemistry over and above the psychoanalytic model in trend at that time and made unprecedented, groundbreaking discoveries in treating mental illnesses with lsd or dlysergic acid. The film offers a sensitive and sympathetic portrayal of the chemists, biochemists. This is the first film to look at albert hofmanns story in a broader and more balanced historical treatment.
Using the tagline the story of acid before it hit the streets, it featured unique interview material with hofmann and other senior key figures in psychedelia. Luna, the concept of plants as teachers among four mestizo shamans of iquitos, northeastern peru, journal of. Sep 19, 2010 other good documentaries are the bbc s lsd the beyond within, hofmann s potion and the history channel s lsd episode of illegal drugs. Aug 10, 2012 our fascinating feature doc, hofmanns potion 2002, rewinds this story back to where it all began the lab. Albert hofmann lsd documentary albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist who was the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. Pulling away from the beatniks hearing colours and seeing sounds in the streets and living rooms of america, it focuses on the dedicated scientists who created lsd and researched its uses as a therapeutic drug, some 2 decades. This is the final installment on the drugs of abuse subseries of pique the geek. Finally, a year was spent carefully cutting hundreds of hours of footage down to one to bring the hofmanns story vividly to life.
Hofmann had absolutely no idea how revolutionary his discovery would become. Littlefield structures her narrative chronologically, beginning with swiss scientist albert hofmann s first synthesis of the compound in 1938, and its early experimental use in the treatment of. If you could let us know exactly what you are researching, i could probably provide more info. Written and directed by connie littlefield and produced by kent martin for the national film board of canada, this was one of the firstdocumentaries to delve into the little known early history of the worlds most notorious psychedelic.
Hofmann s potion in 2002 concepta film finished a film called hofmann s potion. Just watch the part where they discuss how evolution is completely false and how the biblical myth story is totally true. It showed potential benefits in the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, and other mental illnesses. Featuring interviews with many lsd pioneers, hofmann s potion is much more than a simple chronicle of the drug s early days. After retiring from sandoz in 1971, hofmann was allowed to take his papers and research home. Other good documentaries are the bbcs lsd the beyond within, hofmanns potion and the history channels lsd episode of illegal drugs.
Our fascinating feature doc, hofmanns potion 2002, rewinds this story back to where it all began the lab. It was heralded as a wonder by many researchers back in the day, but. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. But for a more balanced perspective on the controversial drug, we recommend the 2002 film hofmanns potion, by canadian filmmaker connie littlefeld. Timothy francis leary october 22, 1920 may 31, 1996 was an american writer, psychologist, futurist, and advocate of psychedelic drug research and one of the first people whose remains have been sent into space. Psychology archives page 12 of 37 open culture archive. The canadian film board documetary on the history of lsd, hofmanns potion, is now completed and promises to be the best documentary on lsd yet produced. Hofmanns potion albert hofmann lsd documentary youtube. I wanna take you with me on a path towards the light of consciousness. The documentary delves into the little known early history of the worlds most notorious psychedelic. Browse documentaries page 227 of 437 documentary heaven. With thoughtful interviews, beautiful music and stunning cinematography, hofmann s potion is an invitation to look at lsd with a more open, compassionate mind. Hofmanns potion lsd documentary 2002 1 hofmanns potion 2002. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd.
A gripping, deeply informative account of the plunder, hypocrisy, and mass violence of plutocracy and empire. The film offers a sensitive and sympathetic portrayal. The canadian film board documetary on the history of lsd, hofmann s potion, is now completed and promises to be the best documentary on lsd yet produced. Hofmanns potion 2002 480p complete documentary youtube. Hofmanns potion traces dlysergic acid diethylamide lsd from its initial. Long before timothy leary urged a generation to tune in, turn on and drop out, lysergic acid diethylamide or lsd. This film explores those potential benefits, and the researchers who explored them. Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. This film from 1997 pays homage to aldous huxley, the seer who was nearly blind.
Hofmanns potion national film board of canada nfb524946. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Hofmanns potion, connie littlefield, provided by the national film board of canada. For the first time on film, the full spectrum of proof is presented in a fascinating and informative 90 minute film. As hofmanns potion suffused his being, ginsberg lay in a windowless room full of medical equipment, listening to wagners tristan and isolde while undergoing a battery of psychological tests. In 2002 concepta film finished a film called hofmanns potion. Director anuschka schofield main cast david attenborough genres documentary description thanks to a recent remarkable discovery in the bbc s film vaults, the best of david attenborough s early zoo quest adventures can now be seen as never before in colour and with it the remarkable story of how this pioneering television series was made. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Osmond is best known as the man who gave lsd to aldous huxley the trip that inspired the doors of perception. That lsd is only now reemerging for serious evaluation is a completely. Hofmanns potion a national film board of canada production.
And here we have a film that leaves out too much, and since it consists of primarily interviews with lsd researchers all of whom testify to. Long before timothy leary urged a generation to tune in, turn on and drop out, the drug was hailed as a way to treat forms of addiction and mental illness. While researchers were establishing the medical benefits of lsd, others promoted the drug as a powerful tool for mental exploration and selfunderstanding. This film is a fascinating look at the story of acid, before it hit the streets. The film offers a sensitive and sympathetic portrayal of the chemists, biochemists, psychiatrists, and psychologists in the 1940s. Watch hoffmans potion, a doc about lsd inventor albert hoffman. Ayahuasca is a tea made from two plants native to the amazon, banisteriopsis caapi and psychotria viridis, which, respectively, contain the psychoactive chemicals harmala alkaloids and dimethyltryptamine. Hofmann s potion traces dlysergic acid diethylamide lsd from its initial discovery in 1943 by swiss chemist dr. Primitive technology is a hobby where you make things in the wild completely from scratch using no modern tools or materials. May 14, 2017 by the mid1950s, lsdresearch was being published in medical and academic journals all over the world.
Once the film made back its production costs at the box office, cary would receive seventyfive percent of the net profit. Long before timothy leary urged a generation to tune in, turn. Aug 19, 2016 the early 2000s also saw the release of connie littlefields excellent documentary film hofmanns potion 2002. Watch hofmanns potion, a documentary on the origins of. Hofmanns potion traces dlysergic acid diethylamide lsd from its initial discovery in. Hofmanns potion albert hofmann lsd documentary kaleb smith. With duncan blewett, ram dass, stanislav grof, abram hoffer. The early 2000s also saw the release of connie littlefields excellent documentary film hofmanns potion 2002. Man on wire is a fantastic film thats just starting to play across the u. Hofmann\s potion lsd documentary 2002 download torrent. The door of perception is an evergrowing compilation of things that talk to me on a deep level. A few years ago, we posted this 1978 interview with timothy leary, in which the charismatic lsd champion, prisoner, and future ron paul supporter speaks passionately about the benefits of taking acid. Hofmanns potion traces dlysergic acid diethylamide lsd from its initial discovery in 1943 by swiss chemist dr.
Researchers try to establish the medical benefits of lsd. The film offers a sensitive and sympathetic portrayal of the chemists. Hofmanns potion by connie littlefield nfb this documentary offers a compassionate, openminded look at lsd and how it fits into our world. Apr 21, 2016 albert hofmann lsd documentary albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist who was the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. This documentary offers a compassionate, openminded look at lsd and how it fits into our world. With thoughtful interviews, beautiful music and stunning cinematography, hofmanns potion is an invitation to look at lsd with a more open, compassionate mind. Oct 20, 2014 as hofmanns potion suffused his being, ginsberg lay in a windowless room full of medical equipment, listening to wagners tristan and isolde while undergoing a battery of psychological tests. Hofmanns potion by connie littlefield nfb national film board. The drug is so potent that it can render a person completely incapable of free will. This one will be a bit different, and will likely take a long time to read, if you list. The series investigates the effects of high voltage and household cleaning products. Mar 09, 2011 in 2002 concepta film finished a film called hofmann s potion. But most are unaware that the first place osmond worked with lsd on a large scale was in saskatchewan, at the souris valley mental health hospital. Hofmanns potion 2002 hog wild 1930 hogan knows best 2005 hogans heroes 1965 hogfather 2006 hogtie treachery 2003 hohokekyo tonari no yamadakun 1999 hoi polloi 1935 hoje eu quero voltar sozinho 2014 hokm 2005 hokus pokus 1949 hokusai manga 1981 hokuto no ken 1984 hokuto no ken 1986 holby city 1999 holcroft.
Ken kesey talks about the meaning of the acid tests. Written and directed by connie littlefield and produced by kent martin for the national film board of canada. Albert hofmann, through its heyday in the 1960s counterculture, to its present status as a banned or controlled substance in many western countries. Jul 21, 2012 hofmanns potion albert hofmann lsd documentary kaleb smith. But for a more balanced perspective on the controversial drug, we recommend the 2002 film hofmann s potion, by canadian filmmaker connie littlefeld. Featuring interviews with many lsd pioneers, hofmanns potion is much more than a simple chronicle of the drugs early days. Watch hoffmans potion, a doc about lsd inventor albert. Passing on that feeling of resonance is a way of caring. 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. This is a fictionalized memoir of gert hofmanns childhood, and we can assume that the timeframe of the book covers approximately the mid30s until the mid40s, as gert was born in 1931, and his grandfather karl died in 1944. That lsd is only now reemerging for serious evaluation is a completely insane. In a good lsd experience you resolve your inner conflicts, and the loads and. Director anuschka schofield main cast david attenborough genres documentary description thanks to a recent remarkable discovery in the bbcs film vaults, the best of david attenboroughs early zoo quest adventures can now be seen as never before in colour and with it the remarkable story of how this pioneering television series was made. Episode 2 offers a fun but forgettable filler mission.
By the mid1950s, lsdresearch was being published in medical and academic journals all over the world. The film explainer presents a picture of film presentation different to that typically documented in history books. The tea has been used by indigenous peoples in countries such as brazil, ecuador and peru for medicinal, spiritual and cultural purposes since precolumbian times. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being.
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