Storyline
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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Cast & Crew

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
Frequently Asked Questions
Better Living Through Chemistry was released on September 21, 2021.
The runtime of Better Living Through Chemistry is 1h 27m.
Better Living Through Chemistry is a Documentary movie.
Better Living Through Chemistry is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Better Living Through Chemistry was directed by Connie Littlefield.
The main cast of Better Living Through Chemistry includes Ann Shulgin, Alexander Shulgin, Tania Manning.
Better Living Through Chemistry is originally in English.