Fantastic Fungi (2019)
The magic beneath us
A vivid journey into the mysterious subterranean world of mycelium and its fruit— the mushroom. A story that begins 3.5 billion years ago, fungi makes the soil that supports life, connecting vast systems of roots from plants and trees all over the planet, like an underground Internet. Through the eyes of renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, professor of forest ecology Suzanne Simard, best selling author Michael Pollan, food naturalist Eugenia Bone and others, we experience the power, beauty and complexity of the fungi kingdom.
Director: Louie Schwartzberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: August 30, 2019
Cast
- Brie Larson - Narrator (voice)
- Paul Stamets - Self
- Michael Pollan - Self
- Roland Griffiths - Self
- Andrew Weil - Self
- Mary P. Cosmiano - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Kevin Klauber
Production: Artemis Rising, Diamond Docs, Moving Art
Language: English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World
Keywords
nature, science, fungi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fantastic Fungi about?
- A vivid journey into the mysterious subterranean world of mycelium and its fruit— the mushroom. A story that begins 3.5 billion years ago, fungi makes the soil that supports life, connecting vast systems of roots from plants and trees all over the planet, like an underground Internet. Through the eyes of renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, professor of forest ecology Suzanne Simard, best selling author Michael Pollan, food naturalist Eugenia Bone and others, we experience the power, beauty and complexity of the fungi kingdom.
- Who directed Fantastic Fungi?
- Fantastic Fungi was directed by Louie Schwartzberg.
- Who stars in Fantastic Fungi?
- Fantastic Fungi stars Brie Larson, Paul Stamets, Michael Pollan, Roland Griffiths, Andrew Weil, Mary P. Cosmiano.
- How long is Fantastic Fungi?
- Fantastic Fungi has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Fantastic Fungi?
- Fantastic Fungi is a Documentary film.
- How much did Fantastic Fungi gross?
- Fantastic Fungi grossed $1M worldwide.
- What are the themes of Fantastic Fungi?
- The themes of Fantastic Fungi include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.