Better Living Through Chemistry
Synopsis
In the 1970s, Dr. Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin significantly contributed to the development and psychopharmaceutical use of MDMA: a catalyst to personal doors entombed or unknown. His widow, co-author, and research partner, Ann—alongside friends, family, and colleagues—gives a guided tour of their life and laboratory, reflecting on how risks and revelations opened a world of compound enlightenment. Stippled with spirituality, sadness, and skepticism, the Shulgins’ chemical love story examines the power of psychedelic psychotherapy, sacred alchemy, and challenging the path of misunderstood resistance.
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Better Living Through Chemistry
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-01
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Ann Shulgin
Self
Alexander Shulgin
Self
Tania Manning
Self
Greg Manning
Self
Brian Perry
Self - Ann's Son
Renee Reeser Zelnick
Self
Mariavittoria Mangini
Self
Jennifer Dumpert
Self
Fire Erowid
Self
Earth Erowid
Self
David E. Presti
Self
Sunny Heartsong
Self
Wendy Perry
Self - Ann's Daughter
Paul F. Daley
Self
Myron Stolaroff
Self
Jean Stolaroff
Self
Keeper Trout
Self
Jason Tucker
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Connie Littlefield
- Screenplay & Story
- Connie Littlefield, Siobhan Flanagan
- Original Score
- Andy McNeill
- Original Title
- Better Living Through Chemistry
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Films, Better Living Through Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Connie Littlefield
Connie Littlefield, Siobhan Flanagan
Andy McNeill
Kyle Cameron, Sue Johnson
James Yates
Connie Littlefield, Michael MacMillan, Jordan Nahmias, Peter van der Heyden, Tas
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Connie Littlefield
Producer
Connie Littlefield
Director
James Yates
Editor
Connie Littlefield
Writer
Kyle Cameron
Director of Photography
Andy McNeill
Original Music Composer
Sue Johnson
Director of Photography
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What is Better Living Through Chemistry about?
In the 1970s, Dr. Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin significantly contributed to the development and psychopharmaceutical use of MDMA: a catalyst to personal doors entombed or unknown. His widow, co-author, and research partner, Ann—alongside friends, family, and colleagues—gives a guided tour of their life and laboratory, reflecting on how risks and revelations opened a world of compound enlightenment. Stippled with spirituality, sadness, and skepticism, the Shulgins’ chemical love story examines the power of psychedelic psychotherapy, sacred alchemy, and challenging the path of misunderstood resistance.
Who directed Better Living Through Chemistry?
Better Living Through Chemistry was directed by Connie Littlefield.
Who stars in Better Living Through Chemistry?
The principal cast of Better Living Through Chemistry includes Ann Shulgin, Alexander Shulgin, Tania Manning, Greg Manning, Brian Perry.
When was Better Living Through Chemistry released and how long is it?
Better Living Through Chemistry was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Better Living Through Chemistry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Better Living Through Chemistry was composed by Andy McNeill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Better Living Through Chemistry?
Better Living Through Chemistry holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.