Two warriors for peace produced large quantities of 'Orange Sunshine,' a highly sought-after LSD that became a hallmark of the 1960s counterculture.
“Two warriors for peace, a vat of chemicals and an LSD cookbook. What could possibly go wrong?”
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Two warriors for peace produced large quantities of 'Orange Sunshine,' a highly sought-after LSD that became a hallmark of the 1960s counterculture.
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Nicholas Sand and Tim Scully operated in the heart of the 1960s American counterculture. They produced 'Orange Sunshine,' a potent form of LSD that gained popularity among users seeking altered states of consciousness. The film follows their efforts to manufacture this psychedelic while evading law enforcement. It also details their belief in the potential of psychedelics to change society. Directed by Cosmo Feilding-Mellen, the documentary premiered at Doc NYC on November 16, 2015.
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- Meet Nicholas Sand and Tim Scully, LSD pioneers.
- Find out about the 1960s counterculture movement.
- See how LSD was promoted as a peace tool.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at Doc NYC on November 16, 2015.
- The score was composed by The Heliocentrics and released in 2017.
- The documentary has a duration of 101 minutes.
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Who directed The Sunshine Makers?
The Sunshine Makers was directed by Cosmo Feilding-Mellen.
What is the runtime of The Sunshine Makers?
The runtime of The Sunshine Makers is 101 minutes.
When did The Sunshine Makers premiere?
The Sunshine Makers premiered at Doc NYC on 16 November 2015.
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