The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD(2011)
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The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD Synopsis
By coincidence rather than by design, the Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. THE SUBSTANCE is an investigation into our troubled relationship with LSD, told from its beginnings to today.
The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD (2011) is a documentary film directed by Martin Witz, released on November 17, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars James S. Ketchum. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Witz
- Writers:
- Martin Witz
- Producers:
- Elda Guidinetti, Andres Pfäffli
- Cinematographer:
- Patrick Lindenmaier
- Status:
- Released
The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Martin Witz, written by Martin Witz, produced by Elda Guidinetti and Andres Pfäffli.
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Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD?
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The main cast of The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD (2011) includes James S. Ketchum. The film was directed by Martin Witz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD released?
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The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD was released on November 17, 2011 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD worth watching?
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The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD (2011) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.