LSD: The Beyond Within (1986)
Overview
This refreshingly frank and impartial study of the discovery and development of the notorious hallucinogenic drug is notably free of moral judgmental, and features contributions from such legendary heroes of psychedelia as Albert Hoffman - the Swiss scientist who discovered the drug - Aldous Huxley - author of 'The Doors of Perception' - Ken Kesey - author of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.861 |
Directed By
Peter France
Crew
Fred Vincent
John Howarth
Carol Balchin
Max Whitby
Mike Thomas
Graham Rodger
Liz Ryves-Brown
Elizabeth Parker
Ron Taylor
Jane Wyatt
Ian Kennedy
Chris King
Peter Hodges
Peter France
Dave Chapman
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