The Secret Life of Mushrooms with Bonus Outtakes
Some see them as a sacred part of ancient Mazatec ritual. To others, they’re a powerful mind-altering drug. The Secret Life of Mushrooms takes us on a psychedelic journey to Huautla de Jimenez, Mexico to explore the effect of R. Gordon Wasson’s exposure to Mazatec curandero rituals, the resulting recreational popularization of mushrooms and the long term effects of narco-tourism on an ancient way of life.
This package includes additional interview footage that didn't make it in to the movie, including information about the Mazatec Language and Calendar, the use of Salvia Divinorum, and Juan Ricardo's momentus trip to Serpent mound
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The Secret Life of Mushrooms
Some see them as a sacred part of ancient Mazatec ritual. To others, they’re a powerful mind-altering drug. The Secret Life of Mushrooms takes us on a psychedelic journey to Huautla de Jimenez, Mexico to explore the effect of R. Gordon Wasson’s exposure to Mazatec curandero rituals, the resulting...
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Mazatec Calendar
Dan Glass talks to local Huautla historian Juan Casimiro Nava about the calendar he has created, depicting the Mazatec annual cycle.
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Mazatec Language
Dan Glass talks to local Huautla residents about the Mazatec language and whistle-speak.
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Salvia Divinorum
Dan Glass talks to local Huautla residents about the use of Salvia Divinorum in shamanic healing rituals.
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Serpent Mound
Juan Ricardo tells his story of visiting Serpent Mound
