Contemplations: On the Psychedelic Experience

Julian the director, has found so many great angles on the psychedelic experience directly from experiencers which to my mind is the best source rather than static stuffy scientific studies.

The alchemy of direct questioning drawing out an understanding that is personal to the speaker which then engages the viewer is clearly engaging.

The topics explored are done so with a sensitivity that only a long time journeyman in these spaces could do. I really enjoyed how the interviewees were treated and it is apparent that many are long time friends of the director with something to share that is important and timely.

High credits to all that worked on this. It is inspirational and yet offers cautionary tales that reign in the unwary. Very well done!

Contemplations: On the psychedelic experience is a fantastic dive into the psychedelic underground. It's a warts and all documentary that details lots of people's first hand experiences with psychedelics. It includes some cautionary tales which are important to listen to and also documents lots of profound, life changing experiences which are very common in the psychedelic world. I'd strongly recommend it to anyone who's in anyway interested in exploring or deepening their understanding of the potential therapeutic risks and benefits of psychedelics. It gives a truly unique insight into people's worlds and experiences which I haven't seen before in any other psychedelic documentaries. I've found value in others that I've watched. But they haven't gone into anywhere near as much detail when documenting people's first hand experiences. This one definitely does and is definitely worth a watch for anyone who's interested in the subject matter.

In this documentary film Juilan Palmer has put together quite a fascinating dive Into the world of psychedelic medicines and their wondererous teachings , this film is beautifully presented and will leave you pondering on many facets of why we are here and experience. Jump into the world of the unseen and mavel at this masterpiece. With an incredible cast including Rak Razam, Rohan Sacre, Colin Hawkshaw and many others sharing knowledge and stories of their own journeys into the unknown one can sit back, learn and educate.

From the inexperienced to the most deep divers this film is sure to bring insite and laughter.

It's not often that I rate a film this highly, but Contemplations deserves to be seen, more accurately, experienced, not only for its mesmerizingly spectacular, wholly immersive visuals -- a tapestry unlike anything you may have seen before, running parallel and in complete harmony to this documentary's expert interviews and opinions -- but also to be applauded for its sensitive and balanced approach to what is perhaps one of civilizations least talked about but rapidly evolving movements, the psychedelic underground, here focused on Australia's psychedelic experience, but with implications worldwide. A cautionary tale, masterfully displayed.

A very iconic and unique Australian documentary featuring a cross section of some of the mainplayers in the Australian Psychedelic underground.

This is a both a journey into the psyche and an introduction to the felt experience of psychedelics. Refreshingly, it is more focused on the spiritual, transpersonal, paradigm shattering, esoteric aspects of psychedelics - rather than the current mainstream rhetoric around the trauma healing aspects of these uncanny plant medicines.

Add to this a well crafted, visual feast of special effects and articulate commentary and you have a unique and special documentary - well worth a watch.

Well done Julian Palmer and team.