Magic Medicine (2018) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 79 mins · English

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Directed by

Monty Wates

Starring

Rosalind Watts, Robin Carhart-Harris

Budget

$10K

In 2012, a team of medical researchers began an ambitious study, questioning the potential benefits of psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, for individuals battling severe depression. Obtaining the required approvals proved to be a lengthy process, taking three years to complete. The documentary explores this pioneering research and the challenges faced in investigating the therapeutic possibilities of a naturally occurring psychedelic substance.