DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2010)
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.
Director: Mitch Schultz
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Joe Rogan as Self - Host |
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Ralph Abraham as Self - Mathematician |
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Joel Bakst as Self - Rabbi |
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Steven Barker as Self - Pharmacologist |
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Cynthia Geist as Self - DMT Study Nurse |
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Susan Blumenthal as Self - DMT Volunteer |
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Patricio Dominguez as Self - DMT Volunteer |
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Neal Goldsmith as Self - Psychologist |
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Alex Grey as Self - Artist |
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Roland Griffiths as Self - Behavioral Pharmocologist |
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Charles Grob as Self - Psychiatrist |
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Kathleen Harrison as Self - Ethnobotanist |
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Terence McKenna as Self - Writer & Cultural Commentator (archive footage) |
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Erik Davis as Self - Writer |
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Graham Hancock as Self - Writer |
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James Kent as Self - Writer |
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Dennis J. McKenna as Self - Ethnopharmacologist |
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Ralph Metzner as Self - Psychologist |
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Christian Meuli as Self - DMT Volunteer, Family Physician |
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Jeremy Narby as Self - Anthropologist |
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Andrew Newberg as Self - Radiologist |
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David Nichols as Self - Medicinal Chemist |
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Daniel Pinchbeck as Self - Writer |
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Douglas Rushkoff as Self - Writer |
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Spiros Antonopoulos as Self - DMT Volunteer, Yoga Student |
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Leanna Standish as Self - Naturopathic Physician |
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Andrew Stone as Self - DMT Volunteer, Software Developer |
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Rick Strassman as Self - Psychiatrist |
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Robert Weisz as Self - DMT Volunteer, Clinical Psychiatrist |
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Ricardo Amaringo as Self |
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Alvin Joseph as Self |
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Jon Levin as Self |
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Aja Loux as Self |
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José Pineda Vargas as Self |
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Jordan Phillips as Self |
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Jose Plaza as Self |
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Mitch Schultz as Self |
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Rob Velez as Self |
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Fermin Quintuna as Self |
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Ede Frecska as Self - Psychopharmacologist |
| Writing | Mitch Schultz | Writer |
| Directing | Mitch Schultz | Director |
| Writing | Rick Strassman | Writer |
| Visual Effects | Spot Draves | VFX Artist |
| Crew | Kevin Nguyen | Production Office Assistant |
| Production | Justin Corsbie | Executive Producer |
| Production | Andrew Shinjang Lee | Producer |
| Production | Craig Garansuay | Executive Producer |
| Production | Mitch Schultz | Producer |
| Sound | Glenn Eanes | Sound |
| Sound | David Schommer | Music |
| Sound | D.E. Ward | Sound Designer |
| Camera | Laela Kilbourn | Additional Camera |
| Production | Rick Strassman | Producer |
| Visual Effects | Joe Malina | Color Designer |
| Camera | Ricardo Diaz | Additional Photography |
| Production | Chris Ohlson | Line Producer |
| Camera | Matt Ehling | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Nevie Owens | Editor |
| Directing | Bryan Ferguson | Assistant Director |
| Visual Effects | David Hobizal | Animation Department Coordinator |
| Sound | Tom Hammond | Sound Mixer |
| Art | Bart Bryant | Production Design |
| Crew | Bug Davidson | Production Intern |
| Production | Kerri Smeltzer | Production Manager |
| Crew | Jordan Haro | Production Intern |
| Art | Morgan Gillio | Set Designer |
| Crew | Deena Kalai | Legal Services |