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.

Key Information

Director Connie Littlefield
Writers Connie Littlefield, Siobhan Flanagan
Studio Samuel Goldwyn Films
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Ann Shulgin

Ann Shulgin

Self

Alexander Shulgin

Alexander Shulgin

Self

Tania Manning

Self

Greg Manning

Self

Brian Perry

Brian Perry

Self - Ann's Son

Renee Reeser Zelnick

Self

Mariavittoria Mangini

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.