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Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey (2008)

Movie ★ 5.6 100 min

Plant Explorer Richard Evans Schultes was a real life Indiana Jones whose discoveries of hallucinogenic plants laid the foundation for the psychedelic sixties. Now in this two hour History Channel TV Special, his former student Wade Davis, follows in his footsteps to experience the discoveries that Schultes brought to the western world. Shot around the planet, from Canada to the Amazon, we experience rarely seen native hallucinogenic ceremonies and find out the true events leading up to the Psychedelic Sixties. Featuring author/adventurer Wade Davis ("Serpent and the Rainbow"), Dr. Andrew Weil, the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir and many others, this program tells the story of the discovery of peyote, magic mushrooms and beyond: one man's little known quest to classify the Plants of the Gods. Richard Evans Schultes revolutionized science and spawned another revolution he never imagined.

Peter von Puttkamer Director Wade Davis Writer Peter von Puttkamer Writer

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Released
April 19, 2008
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0822803
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Studio
Gryphon Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey about?
Plant Explorer Richard Evans Schultes was a real life Indiana Jones whose discoveries of hallucinogenic plants laid the foundation for the psychedelic sixties. Now in this two hour History Channel TV Special, his former student Wade Davis, follows in his footsteps to experience the discoveries that Schultes brought to the western world. Shot around the planet, from Canada to the Amazon, we experience rarely seen native hallucinogenic ceremonies and find out the true events leading up to the Psychedelic Sixties. Featuring author/adventurer Wade Davis ("Serpent and the Rainbow"), Dr. Andrew Weil, the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir and many others, this program tells the story of the discovery of peyote, magic mushrooms and beyond: one man's little known quest to classify the Plants of the Gods. Richard Evans Schultes revolutionized science and spawned another revolution he never imagined.
Who directed Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey?
Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey was directed by Peter von Puttkamer.
Who stars in Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey?
Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey stars Wade Davis, Timothy Leary, Andrew Weil, Jeremy Narby.
When was Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey released?
Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey is a 2008 documentary film.
Where can I watch Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey?
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