DMT: The Spirit Molecule

Name: DMT: The Spirit Molecule
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-10-15
Duration: 1 h 15 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Joe Rogan, Ralph Abraham, Joel Bakst, Steven Barker, Cynthia Geist

2010·Movie·NR·75 min·★ 6.2(80)

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“Within us all…”

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.

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About DMT: The Spirit Molecule

DMT: The Spirit Molecule is a 2010 English-language documentary film directed by Mitch Schultz. The cast is led by Joe Rogan, Ralph Abraham, Joel Bakst. It has a runtime of 1h 15m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.

DMT: The Spirit Molecule was produced by Synthetic Pictures and Spectral Alchemy and made in United States of America. It was released on October 15, 2010, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Mitch Schultz
Writers: Mitch Schultz, Rick Strassman
Release date: October 15, 2010
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Synthetic Pictures, Spectral Alchemy

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DMT: The Spirit Molecule cast & crew

DMT: The Spirit Molecule was directed by Mitch Schultz and written by Mitch Schultz and Rick Strassman.

The cast features Joe Rogan as Self - Host, Ralph Abraham as Self - Mathematician, Joel Bakst as Self - Rabbi, Steven Barker as Self - Pharmacologist, Cynthia Geist as Self - DMT Study Nurse, and Susan Blumenthal as Self - DMT Volunteer.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Matt Ehling and it was produced by Justin Corsbie and Andrew Shinjang Lee.

Is DMT: The Spirit Molecule worth watching?

DMT: The Spirit Molecule holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.

At 1h 15m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, DMT: The Spirit Molecule is worth a place on your watchlist.

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