

The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD
By coincidence rather than by design, the Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. THE SUBSTANCE is an investigation into our troubled relationship with LSD, told from its beginnings to today.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 17, 2011
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
69%
Original Title
The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD
Director
Martin Witz
Description
By coincidence rather than by design, the Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. THE SUBSTANCE is an investigation into our troubled relationship with LSD, told from its beginnings to today.
Cast
Crew
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