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Hofmann's Potion
In 2002 Concepta Film finished a film called Hofmann's
Potion: The Early Years of LSD. Written and directed by Connie
Littlefield and Produced by Kent Martin for the National
Film Board of Canada. The documentary delves into the little
known early history of the world's most notorious psychedelic.
Long before Timothy Leary urged
a generation to "tune in, turn on and drop out," lysergic
acid diethylamide, or LSD, was being used by researchers trying
to understand the human mind. This documentary is a fascinating
look at the story of "acid" before it hit the streets.
Featuring interviews with many LSD pioneers, Hofmann's
Potion is much more than a simple chronicle of the drug's early
days. With thoughtful interviews, beautiful music and stunning cinematography,
it is an invitation to look at LSD, and our world, with a more open,
compassionate mind.
The film features interviews with the following people:
Albert Hofmann
Myron Stolaroff
Stanislav Grof
Humphrey Osmond
Abram Hoffer
Duncan Blewett
Ralph Metzner
Ram Dass
Laura Archera Huxley
You can view 'Hofmann's Potion' at this site: http://www.nfb.ca/film/hofmanns_potion/
© Conceptafilm 2010
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Cover art of Hofmann's Potion

Connie Littlefield with Dr. Albert Hofmann
Photo: Kent Martin
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