The Way of the Psychonaut (2020)
The Way of the Psychonaut explores the life and work of Stanislav Grof, Czech-born psychiatrist and psychedelic psychotherapy pioneer. Stan’s quest for knowledge and insights into the healing power of non-ordinary states of consciousness, influenced the discipline of psychology and profoundly changed many individual lives. One of those transformed by Stan is filmmaker Susan Hess Logeais. The documentary utilizes Susan’s personal existential crisis as a gateway to Grof’s impact, from the micro to the macro.
Director: Susan Hess
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: October 14, 2020
Cast
- Stanislav Grof - Self
- Susan Hess - Self / Presenter
- Brigitte Grof - Self
- Rick Doblin - Self
- Ervin Lazslo - Self
- Fritjof Capra - Self
- Jack Kornfield - Self
- Richard Tarnas - Self
- Will Keepin - Self
- Michael Harner - Self
Screenplay
Music: Randall Dunn, Úlfur Hansson
Cinematography: Brad Reeb
Editing: Susan Hess
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
california, insulin, meditation, lsd, czechoslovakia, biography, new age, psychiatric hospital, psychiatrist, psychedelics, consciousness, electroconvulsive therapy, lecturer, personal growth, spiritual journey
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Way of the Psychonaut about?
- The Way of the Psychonaut explores the life and work of Stanislav Grof, Czech-born psychiatrist and psychedelic psychotherapy pioneer. Stan’s quest for knowledge and insights into the healing power of non-ordinary states of consciousness, influenced the discipline of psychology and profoundly changed many individual lives. One of those transformed by Stan is filmmaker Susan Hess Logeais. The documentary utilizes Susan’s personal existential crisis as a gateway to Grof’s impact, from the micro to the macro.
- Who directed The Way of the Psychonaut?
- The Way of the Psychonaut was directed by Susan Hess.
- Who stars in The Way of the Psychonaut?
- The Way of the Psychonaut stars Stanislav Grof, Susan Hess, Brigitte Grof, Rick Doblin, Ervin Lazslo, Fritjof Capra.
- How long is The Way of the Psychonaut?
- The Way of the Psychonaut has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Way of the Psychonaut?
- The Way of the Psychonaut is a Documentary film.