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Magic Medicine (2018): Cast

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Magic Medicine is a 2018 documentary directed by Monty Wates, starring Rosalind Watts and Robin Carhart-Harris. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes and was made on a reported $10,000 budget.

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Magic Medicine (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Monty Wates
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Budget
$10K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Magic Medicine About?

The premise of Magic Medicine without spoilers.

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.

Magic Medicine Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • medical
  • depression
  • magic mushroom
  • clinical depression
  • anti depressant
  • suicide
  • psychedelic mushrooms
  • psilocybin
  • lsd
  • albert hofmann
  • drug trials
  • psychedelic drug
+11 more
  • illegal drug
  • professor david nutt
  • neuropsychopharmacology
  • serotonin
  • neurotransmitter
  • tripping
  • psychiatry
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • schedule i drug
  • mental depression
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Cast & crew

Magic Medicine Cast

Rosalind Watts leads the cast, with Robin Carhart-Harris. Directed by Monty Wates.

Details

Magic Medicine Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Magic Medicine : Les champignons contre la dépression” and “Magic médecine - Les champignons magiques peuvent-ils soigner la dépression”.

Also known as
  • Magic Medicine : Les champignons contre la dépression
  • Magic médecine - Les champignons magiques peuvent-ils soigner la dépression

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FAQ

Magic Medicine FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Magic Medicine, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Magic Medicine?

Magic Medicine runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Magic Medicine released?

Magic Medicine was released on November 8, 2018.

Who directed Magic Medicine?

Magic Medicine was directed by Monty Wates.

Who is in the cast of Magic Medicine?

Magic Medicine stars Rosalind Watts and Robin Carhart-Harris.

What was the budget of Magic Medicine?

Magic Medicine had a reported budget of $10,000.

Does Magic Medicine have a post-credit scene?

No. Magic Medicine has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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