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Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD (2002)
Directed by Connie Littlefield
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.
Length 56 minutes
Actors
Stanislav Grof | Albert Hofmann | Humphry Osmond | Ram Dass | Duncan Blewett | Abram Hoffer | Alfred M. Hubbard | Laura Archera Huxley | Ralph Metzner | Aldous Huxley | Timothy Leary | Myron Stolaroff