Better Living Through Chemistry (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, Better Living Through Chemistry is a documentary film directed by Connie Littlefield, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1970s, Dr. Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin significantly contributed to the development and psychopharmaceutical use of MDMA: a catalyst to personal doors entombed or unknown. His widow, co-author, and research partner, Ann—alongside friends, family, and colleagues—gives a guided tour of their life and laboratory, reflecting on how risks and revelations opened a world of compound enlightenment. Stippled with spirituality, sadness, and skepticism, the Shulgins’ chemical love story examines the power of psychedelic psychotherapy, sacred alchemy, and challenging the path of misunderstood resistance.
Who’s in it. Better Living Through Chemistry stars Ann Shulgin as Self, Myron Stolaroff as Self and Alexander Shulgin as Self.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better Living Through Chemistry page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better Living Through Chemistry (2021)?
- In US, Better Living Through Chemistry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Better Living Through Chemistry?
- Better Living Through Chemistry stars Ann Shulgin, Myron Stolaroff and Alexander Shulgin.
- When was Better Living Through Chemistry released?
- Better Living Through Chemistry was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.