
Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD
Documentary
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.
Top Cast


Stanislav Grof
Stanislav Grof
Self
Stanislav Grof
Self


Albert Hofmann
Albert Hofmann
Self
Albert Hofmann
Self
Humphry Osmond
Humphry Osmond
Self
Humphry Osmond
Self


Ram Dass
Ram Dass
Self
Ram Dass
Self
Duncan Blewett
Duncan Blewett
Self
Duncan Blewett
Self
Abram Hoffer
Abram Hoffer
Self
Abram Hoffer
Self
Alfred M. Hubbard
Alfred M. Hubbard
Self
Alfred M. Hubbard
Self
Laura Archera Huxley
Laura Archera Huxley
Self
Laura Archera Huxley
Self


Ralph Metzner
Ralph Metzner
Self
Ralph Metzner
Self


Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley
Self
Aldous Huxley
Self
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