LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug (2009)

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LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug captures the fascinating story of LSD as it is eloquently told by Dr. Albert Hofmann, the 100-year-old sage-scientist who brought LSD into the world. With interviews and presentations by Rick Doblin, Alex Grey, Ralph Metzner, Carl Ruck, Goa Gil, and others, this historic message from the father of LSD is a timeless relic and an immediate source of inspiration. The story is told through an account of the 2006 International LSD Symposium in Basel, Switzerland. At the now-legendary conference, eighty speakers and two thousand participants gathered for three days in honor of Dr. Hofmann's 100th birthday and to hear Dr. Hofmann speak about his life, his discovery, and his thoughts on the psychedelic experience. It was also an occasion for leading doctors, researchers, artists and thinkers in the psychedelic field to present their work.

Director: Michael McAteer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

chemistry, lsd, psychadelic image, psychologist, psychiatrist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug about?
LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug captures the fascinating story of LSD as it is eloquently told by Dr. Albert Hofmann, the 100-year-old sage-scientist who brought LSD into the world. With interviews and presentations by Rick Doblin, Alex Grey, Ralph Metzner, Carl Ruck, Goa Gil, and others, this historic message from the father of LSD is a timeless relic and an immediate source of inspiration. The story is told through an account of the 2006 International LSD Symposium in Basel, Switzerland. At the now-legendary conference, eighty speakers and two thousand participants gathered for three days in honor of Dr. Hofmann's 100th birthday and to hear Dr. Hofmann speak about his life, his discovery, and his thoughts on the psychedelic experience. It was also an occasion for leading doctors, researchers, artists and thinkers in the psychedelic field to present their work.
Who directed LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug?
LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug was directed by Michael McAteer.
Who stars in LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug?
LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug stars Albert Hofmann, Alex Grey, Ralph Metzner, Rick Doblin, Carl Ruck, Goa Gil.
How long is LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug?
LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug?
LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug is a Documentary film.
Where was LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug produced?
LSD: Problem Child and Wonder Drug was produced in United States of America.