DMT: The Spirit Molecule
2010 · 75 min · Director: Mitch Schultz
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The Spirit Molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine (DMT), an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. The documentary traces Dr. Rick Strassman's government-sanctioned, human DMT research and its many trials, tribulations, and inconceivable realizations. A closer examination of DMT's effects through the lens of two traditionally opposed concepts, science and spirituality, The Spirit Molecule explores the connections between cutting-edge neuroscience, quantum physics, and human spirituality. Strassman's research, and the experiences of the human test subjects before, during, and after the intense clinical trials, raises many intriguing questions. A variety of experts voice their unique thoughts and experiences with DMT within their respective fields. As Strassman's story unfolds, the contributors weigh in on his remarkable theories, including the synthesis of DMT in our brain's pineal gland, its link to near-death & alien-abduction experiences, the history/future of psychedelics, and the uncanny likeness to ancient religious texts describing prophets with DMT-like experiences. Additionally, the intriguing similarities to the "many-worlds" interpretation of quantum mechanics lead to other fascinating discoveries. The experts offer a comprehensive collection of information, opinions, and speculation to help understand the nature of the DMT experience, and its role in human culture and the life force of our planet. Due to the profound nature, and visual phantasmagoria, of the DMT experience, the visual landscape of the film features stunning visualizations from Scott Draves (Electric Sheep), as well as a cutting-edge motion graphics, which demonstrate DMT's conceptual link to human evolution, construction of the universe, advanced neuroscience, and other alluring theories. Finally, stylized scenes reminiscent of Rod Sterling's famous Twilight Zone bookends, Joe Rogan (actor/comedian) serves as tour guide, helping navigate the expansive realms of Strassman's DMT universe. Dimethyltryptamine: a simple molecule with enormous implications. The Spirit Molecule's subtle combination of science, spirituality, and philosophy results in an abundance of incredible ideas and theories that could alter the way we understand the universe and our relationship to it.
Emotional fingerprint
DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2010) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 35%, Curiosity 25%, Inspiration 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe35%
- Curiosity25%
- Inspiration20%
- Hope10%
- Confusion10%
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The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Curiosity, Inspiration. Genres: Documentary. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Curiosity and Inspiration. Its IMDb rating of 7.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 71/100.
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Emotional journey
- Awe
- Curiosity
- Hope
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Awe
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Awe | Curiosity | Hope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 28 % | 55 % | 10 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 6′ | Curiosity | 45 % | 26 % | 54 % | 13 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 26 % | 51 % | 9 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 41 % | 26 % | 48 % | 8 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Curiosity | 39 % | 20 % | 41 % | 15 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Curiosity | 40 % | 15 % | 40 % | 24 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 16 % | 46 % | 29 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Curiosity | 45 % | 18 % | 48 % | 25 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Tension | 55 % | 29 % | 44 % | 14 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Awe | 68 % | 54 % | 45 % | 9 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Awe | 70 % | 68 % | 46 % | 11 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Awe | 63 % | 60 % | 48 % | 10 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 44 % | 54 % | 8 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Curiosity | 50 % | 35 % | 58 % | 13 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Curiosity | 53 % | 40 % | 54 % | 29 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Hope | 53 % | 40 % | 46 % | 45 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Hope | 51 % | 29 % | 41 % | 51 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Hope | 53 % | 25 % | 40 % | 50 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Curiosity | 50 % | 30 % | 42 % | 43 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Rags to riches
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Self - Pharmacologist
Self - DMT Study Nurse
Self - DMT Volunteer
Self - DMT Volunteer
Self - Psychologist
Self - Artist
Self - Behavioral Pharmocologist
Self - Psychiatrist
Self - Ethnobotanist
Self - Writer & Cultural Commentator (archive footage)
Self - Writer
Self - Writer
Self - Writer
Self - Ethnopharmacologist
Self - Psychologist
Self - DMT Volunteer, Family Physician
Self - Anthropologist
Details
- Directed by
- Mitch Schultz
- Written by
- Mitch Schultz, Rick Strassman
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2010
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Country
- United States
- Genres
- Documentary
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
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