Better Living Through Chemistry (2021)
In the 1970s, Dr. Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin significantly contributed to the development and psychopharmaceutical use of MDMA: a catalyst to personal doors entombed or unknown. His widow, co-author, and research partner, Ann—alongside friends, family, and colleagues—gives a guided tour of their life and laboratory, reflecting on how risks and revelations opened a world of compound enlightenment. Stippled with spirituality, sadness, and skepticism, the Shulgins’ chemical love story examines the power of psychedelic psychotherapy, sacred alchemy, and challenging the path of misunderstood resistance.
Director: Connie Littlefield
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: September 21, 2021
Cast
- Ann Shulgin - Self
- Alexander Shulgin - Self
- Tania Manning - Self
- Greg Manning - Self
- Brian Perry - Self - Ann's Son
- Renee Reeser Zelnick - Self
- Mariavittoria Mangini - Self
- Jennifer Dumpert - Self
- Fire Erowid - Self
- Earth Erowid - Self
Screenplay
- Connie Littlefield
- Siobhan Flanagan (Story Editor)
Music: Andy McNeill
Cinematography: Kyle Cameron, Sue Johnson
Editing: James Yates
Production: Samuel Goldwyn Films, Better Living Through Film
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ecstasy, chemist, psychedelics, 1980s, psychedelic drug, mdma
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Better Living Through Chemistry about?
- In the 1970s, Dr. Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin significantly contributed to the development and psychopharmaceutical use of MDMA: a catalyst to personal doors entombed or unknown. His widow, co-author, and research partner, Ann—alongside friends, family, and colleagues—gives a guided tour of their life and laboratory, reflecting on how risks and revelations opened a world of compound enlightenment. Stippled with spirituality, sadness, and skepticism, the Shulgins’ chemical love story examines the power of psychedelic psychotherapy, sacred alchemy, and challenging the path of misunderstood resistance.
- Who directed Better Living Through Chemistry?
- Better Living Through Chemistry was directed by Connie Littlefield.
- Who stars in Better Living Through Chemistry?
- Better Living Through Chemistry stars Ann Shulgin, Alexander Shulgin, Tania Manning, Greg Manning, Brian Perry, Renee Reeser Zelnick.
- How long is Better Living Through Chemistry?
- Better Living Through Chemistry has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Better Living Through Chemistry?
- Better Living Through Chemistry is a Documentary film.
- Where was Better Living Through Chemistry produced?
- Better Living Through Chemistry was produced in Canada.