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Deep Dive: LSD: The Beyond Within (1986)

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LSD: The Beyond Within
LSD: The Beyond Within presents a detailed examination of LSD, focusing on its discovery by Swiss scientist Albert Hoffman. The documentary features contributions from notable figures in the psychedelic movement, such as Aldous Huxley, who authored 'The Doors of Perception,' and Ken Kesey, known for 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.' Their insights provide context for the cultural and scientific implications of LSD. The film maintains an impartial perspective, avoiding moral judgments while discussing the drug's societal impact and its role in consciousness exploration. With a runtime of 83 minutes, it serves as a significant study of a controversial substance, reflecting on its influence on counter-culture and psychiatric practices.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Aldous Huxley and Ken Kesey's perspectives on LSD.
  • •Find out about LSD's cultural significance in the 1960s.
  • •See how LSD influenced psychiatric practices and counter-culture.

Did You Know

•Albert Hoffman discovered LSD in Switzerland in 1938.
•Aldous Huxley wrote 'The Doors of Perception' in 1954.
•Ken Kesey is the author of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' published in 1962.
•The documentary was directed by Peter France and released in 1986.

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Psychedelic drug historyCounter-culture movementsPsychiatric practices