The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD background

The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD

The discovery of LSD by Albert Hofmann in 1943 revealed a powerful compound that could dramatically alter an individual's perception of time and space.

The 1943 discovery of LSD by Albert Hofmann revealed its profound impact on the human experience, with even small doses capable of altering our perception of time and space. The film delves into the journey of this drug, from its creation in a Basel chemistry lab to Hofmann's initial experiments on himself, and subsequent testing by psychiatrists, consciousness researchers, and artists.

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Info about The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD

Studio(s): Ventura Film, RSI-Radiotelevisione Svizzera

Originally Released: United States, Nov 17, 2011

Production Countries: Germany, Switzerland

Genres:Biography, Documentary, History