Better Living Through Chemistry(2021)
Better Living Through Chemistry Synopsis
In the 1970s, Dr. Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin significantly contributed to the development and psychopharmaceutical use of MDMA: a catalyst to personal doors entombed or unknown. His widow, co-author, and research partner, Ann—alongside friends, family, and colleagues—gives a guided tour of their life and laboratory, reflecting on how risks and revelations opened a world of compound enlightenment. Stippled with spirituality, sadness, and skepticism, the Shulgins’ chemical love story examines the power of psychedelic psychotherapy, sacred alchemy, and challenging the path of misunderstood resistance.
Better Living Through Chemistry (2021) is a documentary film directed by Connie Littlefield, released on September 21, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Ann Shulgin, Alexander Shulgin, Tania Manning and Greg Manning.
- Director:
- Connie Littlefield
- Writers:
- Connie Littlefield, Siobhan Flanagan
- Producers:
- Connie Littlefield
- Cinematographer:
- Kyle Cameron
- Composer:
- Andy McNeill
- Production:
- Samuel Goldwyn Films, Better Living Through Film
- Status:
- Released
Better Living Through Chemistry (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Better Living Through Chemistry before you stream it.
Better Living Through Chemistry Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ann Shulgin
as Self
Alexander Shulgin
as Self
- Tania Manning
Tania Manning
as Self
- Greg Manning
Greg Manning
as Self
Brian Perry
as Self - Ann's Son
- Renee Reeser Zelnick
Renee Reeser Zelnick
as Self
Mariavittoria Mangini
as Self
- Jennifer Dumpert
Jennifer Dumpert
as Self
- Fire Erowid
Fire Erowid
as Self
- Earth Erowid
Earth Erowid
as Self
- David E. Presti
David E. Presti
as Self
- Sunny Heartsong
Sunny Heartsong
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Connie Littlefield, written by Connie Littlefield and Siobhan Flanagan, produced by Connie Littlefield.
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Better Living Through Chemistry – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Better Living Through Chemistry online?
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Better Living Through Chemistry (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Better Living Through Chemistry?
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The main cast of Better Living Through Chemistry (2021) includes Ann Shulgin, Alexander Shulgin, Tania Manning, Greg Manning and Brian Perry. The film was directed by Connie Littlefield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Better Living Through Chemistry released?
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Better Living Through Chemistry was released on September 21, 2021 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is there a trailer for Better Living Through Chemistry?
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