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MASTER SCORE 72.7 / 100
2013·Documentary / History / News·1h 9m

NEURONS TO NIRVANA

Through interviews with leading psychologists and scientists, Neurons to Nirvana explores the history of four powerful psychedelic substances (LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA and Ayahuasca) and their previously established medicinal potential. Strictly focusing on the science and medicinal properties of these drugs, Neurons to Nirvana looks into why our society has created such a social and political bias against even allowing research to continue the exploration of any possible positive effects they can present in treating some of today's most challenging afflictions.

Above the Line
Oliver Hockenhull·DirectorMicah Van Hove·Additional PhotographyDennis Burke·MusicWilliam Gazecki·Editor
Cast
Gabor Maté·SelfJulie Holland·SelfRick Doblin·SelfRalph Metzner·SelfCharles Grob·SelfDavid Healy·SelfDavid E. Nichols·SelfDavid Nutt·SelfDennis J. McKenna·SelfGillian Maxwell·Self
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 2
Oliver Hockenhull·DirectorMikki Willis·Director
Camera· 1
Micah Van Hove·Additional Photography
Editing· 5
William Gazecki·EditorOliver Hockenhull·EditorAdam Taylor·EditorMikki Willis·EditorFrancis DellaVecchia·Archival Footage Research
Sound & Music· 7
Dennis Burke·MusicSteven Gutheinz·MusicDennis Burke·Sound EditorDennis Burke·Sound MixerDrew Martinez·Sound Re-Recording MixerDennis Burke·Additional MusicDennis Burke·Theme Song Performance
Production· 12
Mark Achbar·Executive ProducerGiancarlo Canavesio·ProducerBetsy Carson·Executive ProducerOliver Hockenhull·ProducerJon Schultz·Executive ProducerSol Tryon·ProducerMikki Willis·ProducerTravis Call·Associate ProducerAkira Chan·Co-ProducerShannon Cohn·Co-ProducerOliver Hockenhull·Digital Effects ProducerAdam Taylor·Digital Effects Producer
By the Numbers
72.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#00FFFF
#FF8C00
Mood
Mysterious, Scientific, Ethereal
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
3d Render

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Key Elements
Neuron Like ShapesGlowing Particles
Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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