Unraveling the Dream
“Psychedelics, Awakening, and the Brain”
Synopsis
In The Doors of Perception (1954), Aldous Huxley wrote that the urge to transcend self-consciousness was "a principle appetite of the soul." He hoped that psychedelics would make the experience of self-transcendence more widely available, and thereby catalyze a transformation in the culture. But experiencing ego dissolution is one thing; integrating it into ordinary life is another. And, as the misadventures of the 1960s attest, building a culture around self-transcendence is a perilous (if inspiring) endeavor. “Unraveling the Dream,” a new film presented by the Waking Up meditation app, explores whether the new science of psychedelics might shed fresh light on Huxley’s vision. Featuring original interviews with Anil Seth, Robin Carhart-Harris, and Shamil Chandaria, the film takes viewers on a sweeping journey to the frontiers of neuroscience and through the rich, turbulent history of psychedelics.
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Unraveling the Dream | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-13
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April 20, 2026
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- Director
- Jake Orthwein
- Screenplay & Story
- Jake Orthwein
- Original Title
- Unraveling the Dream
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Waking Up
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jake Orthwein
Jake Orthwein
Jake Orthwein
Sam Harris, Jaron Lowenstein
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Jake Orthwein
Director
Jake Orthwein
Writer
Jake Orthwein
Editor
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Unraveling the Dream about?
In The Doors of Perception (1954), Aldous Huxley wrote that the urge to transcend self-consciousness was "a principle appetite of the soul." He hoped that psychedelics would make the experience of self-transcendence more widely available, and thereby catalyze a transformation in the culture. But experiencing ego dissolution is one thing; integrating it into ordinary life is another. And, as the misadventures of the 1960s attest, building a culture around self-transcendence is a perilous (if inspiring) endeavor. “Unraveling the Dream,” a new film presented by the Waking Up meditation app, explores whether the new science of psychedelics might shed fresh light on Huxley’s vision. Featuring original interviews with Anil Seth, Robin Carhart-Harris, and Shamil Chandaria, the film takes viewers on a sweeping journey to the frontiers of neuroscience and through the rich, turbulent history of psychedelics.
Who directed Unraveling the Dream?
Unraveling the Dream was directed by Jake Orthwein.
Who stars in Unraveling the Dream?
The principal cast of Unraveling the Dream includes Anil Seth, Robin Carhart-Harris, Shamil Chandaria.
When was Unraveling the Dream released and how long is it?
Unraveling the Dream was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Unraveling the Dream?
Unraveling the Dream holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).