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DMT: The Spirit Molecule - 2010
http://thespiritmolecule.com/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340425/
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SYNOPSE:
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 StrassmanÆs research volunteers, brings to life
the awesome effects of this compound, and introduces us to far-reaching
theories regarding its role in human consciousness.
RICK STRASSMANÆS OVERVIEW:
In 1990, I began the first new human research with psychedelic, or
hallucinogenic, drugs in the United States in over 20 years. These studies
investigated the effects of N, N-dimethyltryptamine, or DMT, an extremely
short-acting and powerful psychedelic. During the project's five years, I
administered approximately 400 doses of DMT to 60 human volunteers. This
research took place at the University of New Mexico's School of Medicine in
Albuquerque, where I was tenured Associate Professor of Psychiatry. I was
drawn to DMT because of its presence in all of our bodies. Perhaps excessive
DMT production, coming from the mysterious pineal gland, was involved in
naturally occurring "psychedelic" states. These might include birth, death
and near-death, psychosis,and mystical experiences. Only later, while the
study was well under way, did I also begin considering DMT's role in the
"alien abduction" experience. The DMT project was founded on cutting edge
brain science, especially the psychopharmacology of serotonin. However, my own
background powerfully affected how we prepared people for, and supervised,
their drug sessions. One of these was a decades-long relationship with a
Zen Buddhist training monastery.
PARTICIPANTS:
* Ralph Abraham, PhD
* Joel Bakst
* Steven Barker, MD
* Susan Blumenthal
* Erik Davis
* Marlene Dobkin de Rios, PhD
* Patricio Dominguez
* Ede Frecska, MD PHD
* Robert Gable, PhD
* Cynthia Geist
* Neal Goldsmith, PhD
* Alex Grey
* Allison Grey
* Roland Griffiths, MD
* Charles Grob,MD
* Stanislav Grof, MD
* Graham Hancock
* Kathleen Harrison
* James Kent
* Larry Leeman, MD
* Mathias Lorenz
* Dennis McKenna, PhD
* Ralph Metzner, PhD
* Christian Meuli, MD
* Andrew Newberg, MD
* David Nichols, MD
* Dale Pendell
* Daniel Pinchbeck
* David Presti, PhD
* Jordi Riba, PhD
* Marko Rodriguez, PhD
* Joe Rogan
* Douglas Rushkoff
* Bob Schrei
* Benny Shanon, PhD
* Huston Smith, PhD
* Antonopoulos Spiros
* Leanna Standish, ND, PHD
* Andrew Stone
* Rick Strassman, MD
* Robert Weisz
* Slawek Wojtowicz, MD
* Don Wright
* Jeremy Narby
* Jan Kounen
* Kenneth Tupper
* Martina Hoffman
* Robert Venosa
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Includes very rare and special discussion between DMT pioneers Terence McKenna
and Sasha Shulgin! Video clip taken from the 1992 documentary "Prague Gnosis"
which will be available in 2011 on DVD from Sound Photosynthesis:
http://photosynthesis.com/
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Hi World,
After five years, IÆm THRILLED to announce that The Spirit Molecule will be
released by October 2010. I strongly believe your support, patience, and
belief in this film, allowed it to materialize through physical communities,
the Internet, festivals/events, South America, etc. Thank you. I dreamt of
this day many times, but never expected tears when announcing the release - I
stand corrected. IÆm truly excited to share this film with the world.
As we developed our distribution model, we continually felt more comfortable
outside the box, especially considering the subject matter of the film. We
went with the Trojan horse approach, the appearance of a traditional model
(submit to as many festivals possible), but knew our audience was much wider.
To that end, we decided to release as wide as possible, as quick as possible.
So, when we physically premier this fall, we will simultaneously release the
DVD/PPV for the world. As part of the physical premier, we also hope to have
a live stream from the location (TBD) so the world can share in the premier.
Additionally, we have an iPhone application (other devices soon) in the works,
which features access to the entire collection of interview footage, roughly
100 hours. Finally, once we regroup from post-production, and screen some
festivals, we plan to construct the DMT remix project, allowing anyone access
to the collection of interview footage, original VFX, and original music to
create their own Spirit Molecule film.
Although it has taken longer than anticipated, it has been integral in
building our fan base. And due to that network, we have a rare opportunity to
show the relevance, and potential, of this simple molecule, which seems to
open the door to another reality. Over the last decade, IÆve witnessed a
worldwide consciousness/psychedelic community reawaken and grow, and I need to
access the potential of the community. As we prepare for the launch, we intend
to reach as many people as possible, so I gracefully ask for your assistance.
Considering the diversity, and size, of the community, we can make Google take
notice. If you work in (or know someone) in PR, design/code for the web, create
street art, or just want to help push this message forward, please use your
talent, imagination, or knowhow to help us createbuzz.
Thanks again for your support. More soon!
Regards,
Mitch Schultz
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Worldwide Screenings
* September 26 CoSM (CoSM.org)
* October 19 Black Cat Cinema (http://www.blackcatcinema.ca)
* December 4 city tour of Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Byron Bay)
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General:
Complete name : DMT - The Spirit Molecule.mkv
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Menu:
00:00:00.000 : Chapter 1
00:01:40.133 : Chapter 2
00:05:39.872 : Chapter 3
00:10:15.147 : Chapter 4
00:17:25.577 : Chapter 5
00:25:23.555 : Chapter 6
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