The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD

2011 1h 30min Documentary, History

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In 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann made a sensational discovery: a powerful molecule with the power to alter both the scientific world and human perception itself. But did its benefits outweigh its dangers? The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD investigates the discovery and history of LSD in a fascinating historical, scientific and cinematic trip.

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