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The Way of the Psychonaut
The Way of the Psychonaut

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The Way of the Psychonaut

NR·2020·86m

Summary

The Way of the Psychonaut explores the life and work of Stanislav Grof, Czech-born psychiatrist and psychedelic psychotherapy pioneer. Stan’s quest for knowledge and insights into the healing power of non-ordinary states of consciousness, influenced the discipline of psychology and profoundly changed many individual lives. One of those transformed by Stan is filmmaker Susan Hess Logeais. The documentary utilizes Susan’s personal existential crisis as a gateway to Grof’s impact, from the micro to the macro.

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Director, Writer

Susan Hess

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

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Keywords

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biography
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