Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD
- Released on
- Runtime
- 56 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- 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
Director
- Connie Littlefield
Producers
- Kent Martin
