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“Louie Schwartzberg’s informative and kooky documentary offers nothing less than a model for planetary survival.” Janette Catsoulis, New York Times

Leading with stunning time-lapse cinematography that showcases the fascinating life cycle of a mushroom, Fantastic Fungi uncovers the possibilities of these adaptable organisms. The documentary traces the discovery of the mycelium network that connects trees, ground-breaking studies in the medicinal benefits of psychedelic mushrooms and the ongoing potential for new research. Narrated by Brie Larson, the film features interviews with mycologist Paul Stamets, author Michael Pollan and Roland Griffiths, Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.