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201090 minPGdocumentary

Ecstasy

201090 minPGdocumentary

More than 200 psychedelic compounds, including MDMA, were developed by scientist Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin, a key figure in 20th-century chemistry.

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Étienne Sauret

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More than 200 psychedelic compounds, including MDMA, were developed by scientist Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin, a key figure in 20th-century chemistry.

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Étienne Sauretdirector

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Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin, a prominent chemist, synthesized over 200 psychedelic compounds, including MDMA, known as Ecstasy. His work significantly influenced psychedelic research during the 20th century. The documentary features Shulgin's discoveries, the scientists working alongside him, and their beliefs about the potential of these substances. It offers a look into the motivations and ideas that drive this specialized field of study.

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