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Neurons to Nirvana
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'Neurons to Nirvana' is a 2013 documentary film by Canadian filmmaker Oliver Hockenhull. The film examines the evidence for the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic drugs.Olson, Geoff (September 26, 2013). [http://www.vancourier.com/opinion/top-docs-at-vancouver-international-film-fest-1.639655 Top docs at Vancouver International Film Fest]. 'Vancouver Courier'. Retrieved November 15, 2014. The production company crowdfunded marketing and distribution through a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised more than $35,000.Mangusta Productions (2013). [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1055048000/neurons-to-nirvana-understanding-psychedelic-medic-0 Neurons to Nirvana: Understanding Psychedelic Medicines]. Kickstarter. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
Two versions of the film were released, a director's cut and an educational edition. The director's cut premiered at the Vancouver Film Festival in 2013 and is titled 'From Neurons to Nirvana: The Great Medicines' and is 108 minutes. The popular released version is titled: 'Neurons to Nirvana: Understanding Psychedelic Medicines' and runs 69 minutesPangborn, DJ (June 16, 2013). [http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/neurons-to-nirvana-filmmakers-talk-about-scientific-research-into-psychedelics 'Neurons to Nirvana' Makes the Case for Deeper Scientific Research Into Psychedelics] . 'Motherboard'. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
The film features interviews with Gabor Mat, Dennis McKenna, Rick Doblin, Charles Grob, Jeremy Narby, Stanislav Grof, David Nutt, Julie Holland, David Healy, Michael Mithoefer, David Nichols, Amanda Feilding, Stephen Ross, Ralph Metzner, Gillian Maxwell, Manuel Schoch, Michael Winkelman, William Richards, Kathleen Harrison, Roland R. Griffiths, Wade Davis, Ingrid Pacey, and Chris Bennett.
The shorter version of the film also features scenes from Ben Ridgway's experimental animated film 'Continuum Infinitum'.Cohen, Karl (June 14, 2014). [http://cinesourcemagazine.com/index.php?/site/comments/bay_area_animation_news_by_karl_cohen/#.VGgwslS991Y Update on Ridgway]. 'CineSource Magazine'. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
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* Bahirwani, Krishna (July 21, 2014). [http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-neurons-to-nirvana-an-interview-with-oliver-hockenhull-2003814 Neurons to Nirvana; phish 'n' chips]. 'Daily News & Analysis'. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
* Wysockam, Natalia (October 17, 2013). [http://journalmetro.com/culture/388923/from-neurons-to-nirvana-traitements-alternatifs/ From Neurons to Nirvana: traitements alternatifs]. 'Mtro'. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
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