PSYCHONAUTICS

In Psychonautics, stand-up comedian Shane Mauss embarks on a far-out journey through the world of psychedelic science. Traveling across the country and consuming a dizzying array of mind-altering substances, Shane sits down with some of the most prominent researchers in the field — including James Fadiman, Rick Doblin, and Dennis McKenna — to explore what these substances are, what they do, and why humans have sought them out for thousands of years.

Part travelogue, part comedy special, part scientific deep-dive, the film offers a thoughtful and hilarious look at psychedelics through the eyes of someone who has made them a central part of his life and stand-up.