A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin (2015)

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A New Understanding explores the treatment of end-of-life anxiety in terminally ill cancer patients using psilocybin, a psychoactive compound found in some mushrooms, to facilitate deeply spiritual experiences. The documentary explores the confluence of science and spirituality in the first psychedelic research studies since the 1970s with terminally ill patients. As a society we devote a great deal of attention to treating cancer, but very little to treating the human being who is dying of cancer.

Director: Robert J. Barnhart
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
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Cast

Editing: Jason Uson
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

magic mushroom, psychedelics, hospice

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What is A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin about?
A New Understanding explores the treatment of end-of-life anxiety in terminally ill cancer patients using psilocybin, a psychoactive compound found in some mushrooms, to facilitate deeply spiritual experiences. The documentary explores the confluence of science and spirituality in the first psychedelic research studies since the 1970s with terminally ill patients. As a society we devote a great deal of attention to treating cancer, but very little to treating the human being who is dying of cancer.
Who directed A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin?
A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin was directed by Robert J. Barnhart.
Who stars in A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin?
A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin stars Amber Lyon.
How long is A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin?
A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin?
A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin is a Documentary film.