The Way of the Psychonaut(2020)
The Way of the Psychonaut Synopsis
The Way of the Psychonaut explores the life and work of Stanislav Grof, Czech-born psychiatrist and psychedelic psychotherapy pioneer. Stan’s quest for knowledge and insights into the healing power of non-ordinary states of consciousness, influenced the discipline of psychology and profoundly changed many individual lives. One of those transformed by Stan is filmmaker Susan Hess Logeais. The documentary utilizes Susan’s personal existential crisis as a gateway to Grof’s impact, from the micro to the macro.
The Way of the Psychonaut (2020) is a documentary film directed by Susan Hess, released on October 14, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Stanislav Grof, Susan Hess, Brigitte Grof and Rick Doblin. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Susan Hess
- Writers:
- Susan Hess
- Producers:
- Susan Hess, Stanislav Grof, Brigitte Grof
- Cinematographer:
- Brad Reeb
- Status:
- Released
The Way of the Psychonaut (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Way of the Psychonaut before you stream it.
The Way of the Psychonaut Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stanislav Grof
as Self
Susan Hess
as Self / Presenter
- Brigitte Grof
Brigitte Grof
as Self
Rick Doblin
as Self
- Ervin Lazslo
Ervin Lazslo
as Self
- Fritjof Capra
Fritjof Capra
as Self
- Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield
as Self
- Richard Tarnas
Richard Tarnas
as Self
- Will Keepin
Will Keepin
as Self
- Michael Harner
Michael Harner
as Self
- Rupert Sheldrake
Rupert Sheldrake
as Self
Amit Goswami
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Susan Hess, written by Susan Hess, produced by Susan Hess, Stanislav Grof and Brigitte Grof.
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The Way of the Psychonaut Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Way of the Psychonaut – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Way of the Psychonaut online?
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The Way of the Psychonaut (2020) is available to stream on Gaia Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Way of the Psychonaut?
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The main cast of The Way of the Psychonaut (2020) includes Stanislav Grof, Susan Hess, Brigitte Grof, Rick Doblin and Ervin Lazslo. The film was directed by Susan Hess. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Way of the Psychonaut released?
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The Way of the Psychonaut was released on October 14, 2020 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Way of the Psychonaut worth watching?
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The Way of the Psychonaut (2020) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Way of the Psychonaut?
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