THE SPIRIT MOLECULE weaves an account of Dr. Rick Strassman's groundbreaking DMT research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants, including the sacred Amazonian brew, ayahuasca. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with DMT, and ayahuasca, within their respective fields, and discussions with Strassman’s research volunteers, brings to life the awesome effects of this compound, and introduces us to far-reaching theories regarding its role in human consciousness.
Cast
Joe Rogan
Self - Host
Ralph Abraham
Self - Mathematician
Joel Bakst
Self - Rabbi
Steven Barker
Self - Pharmacologist
Cynthia Geist
Self - DMT Study Nurse
Susan Blumenthal
Self - DMT Volunteer
Patricio Dominguez
Self - DMT Volunteer
Neal Goldsmith
Self - Psychologist
Alex Grey
Self - Artist
Roland Griffiths
Self - Behavioral Pharmocologist
Charles Grob
Self - Psychiatrist
Kathleen Harrison
Self - Ethnobotanist
Terence McKenna
Self - Writer & Cultural Commentator (archive footage)
Erik Davis
Self - Writer
Graham Hancock
Self - Writer
James Kent
Self - Writer
Dennis J. McKenna
Self - Ethnopharmacologist
Ralph Metzner
Self - Psychologist
Christian Meuli
Self - DMT Volunteer, Family Physician
Jeremy Narby
Self - Anthropologist
Andrew Newberg
Self - Radiologist
David Nichols
Self - Medicinal Chemist
Daniel Pinchbeck
Self - Writer
Douglas Rushkoff
Self - Writer
Spiros Antonopoulos
Self - DMT Volunteer, Yoga Student
Leanna Standish
Self - Naturopathic Physician
Andrew Stone
Self - DMT Volunteer, Software Developer
Rick Strassman
Self - Psychiatrist
Robert Weisz
Self - DMT Volunteer, Clinical Psychiatrist
Ricardo Amaringo
Self
Alvin Joseph
Self
Jon Levin
Self
Aja Loux
Self
José Pineda Vargas
Self
Jordan Phillips
Self
Jose Plaza
Self
Mitch Schultz
Self
Rob Velez
Self
Fermin Quintuna
Self
Ede Frecska
Self - Psychopharmacologist
Crew
Mitch Schultz
Director, Writer, Producer
Rick Strassman
Writer, Producer
Nevie Owens
Editor
Matt Ehling
Director of Photography
Bryan Ferguson
Assistant Director
Justin Corsbie
Executive Producer
Craig Garansuay
Executive Producer
Andrew Shinjang Lee
Producer
Chris Ohlson
Line Producer
Bart Bryant
Production Design
Laela Kilbourn
Additional Camera
David Hobizal
Animation Department Coordinator
D.E. Ward
Sound Designer
Tom Hammond
Sound Mixer
Glenn Eanes
Sound
Spot Draves
VFX Artist
David Schommer
Music
Morgan Gillio
Set Designer
Ricardo Diaz
Additional Photography
Kerri Smeltzer
Production Manager
Bug Davidson
Production Intern
Jordan Haro
Production Intern
Deena Kalai
Legal Services
Kevin Nguyen
Production Office Assistant
Joe Malina
Color Designer
