The Way of the Psychonaut (2020)

6.5/10 86 min Documentary

Overview

The Way of the Psychonaut explores the life and work of Stanislav Grof, Czech-born psychiatrist and psychedelic psychotherapy pioneer. Stan’s quest for knowledge and insights into the healing power of non-ordinary states of consciousness, influenced the discipline of psychology and profoundly changed many individual lives. One of those transformed by Stan is filmmaker Susan Hess Logeais. The documentary utilizes Susan’s personal existential crisis as a gateway to Grof’s impact, from the micro to the macro.

Cast

Stanislav Grof

Self

Susan Hess

Self / Presenter

Rick Doblin

Self

Rupert Sheldrake

Self

Amit Goswami

Self

Mariavittoria Mangini

Self

Ralph Metzner

Self

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