DMT: The Spirit Molecule

Although this movie covers some scientific research done regarding the use and affects,of Ayahuasca, two plants combined to create a powerful hallucinogenic, containing the main subject DMT or N,N-Dimethyltryptamine. DMT is supposedly a naturally occurring substance in the human body, or brain.The movie misses the mark by not commenting on the dangers of using such a drug . It combines the fantasy that there is some spiritual world, alternate dimension accessible by the use of DMT..where one can interact with other beings . Unfortunately this movie seems to be geared towards the drug culture trying garnish attention and build momentum to achieve more grant money for research. I am all for research but there seems to be a huge disconnect between the science and the fantasy. Therefore the film is no more than a well produced movie making claims it can not support.I would recommend this movie for those who want to see how drug culture makes radical claims.

The Spirit Molecule was informative and entertaining introduction to DMT. My research on the pineal gland, which led to DMT, uncovered a flood of pseudoscience and nut-jobs. I keep an open mind, I but stop listening once the speaker ventures into the Illuminati and ancient aliens. No thank you, I'll watch X-files instead.

The documentary anchored itself in science then plunged into metaphysics. Half the panel were accredited professionals; the other half were artists, writers, and mystics. Surprisingly, the opposing sides complimented each other by providing an insight connected with their expertise. Besides introducing DMT, the documentary addresses the role of psychedelics in ancient and contemporary life.

Now for the problems: 1) Though Joe Rogen is a funny guy, his role as the host lowered the overall credibility almost to a mocking level.

2) The speedy cuts between interviewees and visual effects was very distracting. Many times I stopped listening to speaker because the psychedelic visuals kept distracting me. Also the trippy soundtrack, which was neat at first, was overdone. A good director would have sensed when artistic team was going too far.

I enjoyed this documentary and recommend it to anyone with an interest in science and metaphysics.

DMT The Spirit Molecule takes you on a journey to explore the possibilities of what this molecule, DMT could mean to man kind...

So what is DMT? It is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter that is in almost all living things...and one of the highest levels of DMT can be found in your common lawn grass.

With first hand accounts of peoples experiences with DMT, beautiful recounts and animations, this documentary is a fascinating look at what..why...and most importantly, when...

The interviews are captivating. When they talk its easy to see why its thought to be something that all humans should experience. There are some interesting facts and ideas about the way it might be working with the human mind, like ideas about it being stored in the pineal gland and its connection to religious experience.

It's good, super interesting, you should watch it :)

It seemed like this was filmed almost for children, the cheesy graphics, Joe Rogan segues where he's in a lab with chemicals set to grainy black and white, what was the age group they were trying to cater too?

I have such a problem with the way drug culture is shown. Here we have a bunch of old and intelligent people talking about DMT with their pool of knowledge and experience on the subject matter... and while they're talking there's this background ~*trippy music*~ and quick cuts to graphics and the generic drug fueled imagery. This would have worked with Alex Grey's segment as he's an artist who specializes in creating art much like the transitions, but when it's filming old doctors talking about it, it's just embarrassing.

Very informative, shame about the editing.

Perhaps stating it may be the molecule of life is a bit of a stretch - however, the accounts of people who have taken DMT provide something hard to dismiss.

Reading a few of the other reviews of this documentary shocks me. Some state that it is complete nonsense, adding it is unscientific and panders to wishful thinking. While the stories seem like something you'd find in a science-fiction movie, (and the visuals certainly don't make that point any less valid!) those comments go against the entire point of the film. Although I do not think these experiences are spiritual in the religious sense, the effect it has on the brain is too profound to ignore. I can almost compare it to marijuana: Some people ascribe its effects to a higher form of consciousness and healing, while others demonize it as unhealthy and corruptive to the mind. DMT and marijuana are, of course, in completely different categories, but their properties add a different dimension to reality. There is no longer an excuse for us to put a barrier between us and what is found in nature. The documentary does not state that drugs are inherently good for you, but that research should provide answers to what extent that may be the case.

I will respectfully disagree with other reviewers of this documentary and say it is definitely for the scientific-minded. As with everything, don't believe everything you see. Investigate for yourself - that is, after all what the scientific method is about.