A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin(2015)
A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin Synopsis
A New Understanding explores the treatment of end-of-life anxiety in terminally ill cancer patients using psilocybin, a psychoactive compound found in some mushrooms, to facilitate deeply spiritual experiences. The documentary explores the confluence of science and spirituality in the first psychedelic research studies since the 1970s with terminally ill patients. As a society we devote a great deal of attention to treating cancer, but very little to treating the human being who is dying of cancer.
A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin (2015) is a documentary film directed by Robert J. Barnhart, released on March 1, 2015 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Amber Lyon. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert J. Barnhart
- Producers:
- Roslyn Dauber, Brady Dial, Robert J. Barnhart
- Status:
- Released
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A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin Cast & Crew
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Directed by Robert J. Barnhart, produced by Roslyn Dauber, Brady Dial and Robert J. Barnhart.
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A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin?
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The main cast of A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin (2015) includes Amber Lyon. The film was directed by Robert J. Barnhart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin released?
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A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin was released on March 1, 2015 and runs for 55m.
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A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin (2015) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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