Great film very deep and warming and emotional. I've never tried Psychedelics but I am interested in Psychology, the soul, spirituality and Mental Health. I am a Mental Health Nurse and have recently been diagnosed with some conditions myself and on Ritalin now which is a small dose of an amphetamine..slowing my brain down. Would love research on these mushrooms more in the Mental Health field, so much potential. I am a Christian so I was interested in the spiritual aspect of this film and how psychedelics delve into your spiritual self and use parts ofvyour brsin undiscovered or unusrd before. This ladies story in this film was not what I expected and was heartwarming ...and thought provoking...what to do when facing your own mortality? I just wish this research had come years ago to help my ex who died following being addicted to alcohol..as I can see potential with this in the addiction field too and changing thought patterns in the brain sparking new pathways to discover awareness of self and to open up the mind and creativity and self awareness...and can help with addictive though patterns stuck. I also believe these mushrooms can open up psychic ability too which touched on in the film in a way. I do think this can have a good and bad side ...my Mum had experience with this and LSD in 70s...opened up psychic abilities which were dark so i think needs to be controlled though with the right people around and supportive and safe and to have a strong mind. Great potential for using these mushrooms for all sorts of medical purposes and these helped the lady in the film and her family greatly .. Great case more research and for legalising for medical purposes please...alcohol is the worse substsnce and is legal and a killer...this is not related to film...but the film makes you think about your own experiences with self or loved ones.
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stephenhudecki30 April 2023Beautiful and compelling, moment after moment in this film. Excellent storytelling of a family's journey through illness with the help of psilocybin. This is a story about a straightforward family who were willing to try something different. It was scary and mind blowing.
The filming is first class. The way the camera stays with those times of intense silence where you know the turmoil that is happening internally. Amazing dissolve between one scene and another that was brilliant!
A balanced look at the hyped up ideas of psychedelics and health. Well done to the directors and much love to Laurie and her family. -
matthewatesthersecho2 December 2022I was fortunate to see a screening of Dosed 2 at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver, Canada. I was absolutely riveted by the story. I am so grateful to Laurie for attending the screening in person as well and for being so vulnerable with her life story. I also appreciated the efforts made by the whole team, both in front of and behind the camera, to fight the stigma around psychedelics as a form of therapy and treatment. As a person working in space science communication, and is always looking up, Laurie's description of feeling connected to the wider universe really resonated with me. Thank you all!
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bgoresky23 August 2022An amazingly well-done second chapter to the original Dosed, with a new story but similar subject matter.
The culture around psychedelics is shifting, and this film is a crucial piece of that shift.
Get your tissues and get ready for your heart to burst open. You will feel all the feels.
10/10. -
andykidd9922 August 2022Very well made documentary with an endearing lead character and a gripping story. Anyone with an interest in psychedelics for helping alleviate anxiety and pain caused by trauma would find this doc a must-see, along with Fantastic Fungi (2019).
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nokomisbysandie24 August 2022I really felt this film And the journey that Laurie has been going on Is incredibly inspiring. I have had family members and and still have family members with serious health issues. To see that we have other alternatives and to experience the possibilities of taking charge of our healing outside of mainstream.
This is something we all need to be open to. Many other cultures use medicines to heal. This medicine That has been used for probably thousands of years By indigenous people.
Gives the body The opportunity to take another pathway less invasive more loving more supportive. I would encourage anyone to have this experience. This was an incredible film very emotional. -
jordanbakerpickell23 August 2022If you take a cursory glance at the title, you might think Dosed 2 shows people talking about their funniest psychedelic experiences, or maybe it's a an indictment of the pharmaceutical industry. In reality, this film is a human story, a love story. The focus of the film is Laurie, a woman with Stage 4 cancer. While psilocybin is a key character in her arc, it is hardly what makes this film so compelling. Dosed 2 follows Laurie through difficult health news and decisions. We see her turn to psilocybin-assisted therapy to try to make peace with her own death, while wanting desperately to stay here on Earth with her loving husband, Glen, and 4 young adult children just coming into their own. And somehow, even with such weighty themes, the film strikes a balance by bringing in humour and love. So much love. Watch this film. It will make you laugh and cry and write to your MP/Senator in support of legalization.
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michellephillip-6593524 August 2022I am so moved by Laurie's journey in this documentary. It's not only informative and educational but it's an emotional journey you get to share on Screen through watching Laurie's story. I was honoured to bear witness to this. Thank you everyone who is involved in this project we need more advocation and understanding to peoples healing and health journeys. I am so inspired and want to try this myself for my own personal growth. One of the best Docs I've seen. Please let's be open like Laurie to alternative medicine and healing and remember it's our bodies and our own personal journey especially with health and I really took that away from this story. Thank you Laurie, her family , Tyler , Nick and everyone involved.
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valerietian13 September 2022No other film talks about how to live fully and have a healthy relationship with death by finding one's authentic self like this film so thoughtfully and beautifully depicts.
Following Laurie, her family, and the filmmaker's journeys, we seem to grow with them as we see the lessons they've learnt about life & death and how to make it all worth it. There are msgs in this film that I think resonate with all humans' fundamental needs so you can't help but see parts of yourself that connect and relate to these people. It's a crucially positive film about topics we have or will face, and what it means to be human.
A one of a kind film that would help everyone who sees it! -
baileybrooks-1266122 August 2022What else can be said! This film is amazing! It's so well done and tells the story so well. Not only Laurie's story, but the story of the healing potential of psychedelics for any one facing any kind of depression (be it facing your own impermanence, feelings of unworthiness, or ptsd, plus so much more!). It brought me to tears. It's such a beautiful film. I recommend it 10/10 whether you are intrigued by psychedelics or are against them. WATCH THIS FILM!!!!
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briankehew22 April 2023Of course, one would come to the conclusion that this film has an agenda. They're trying to introduce the information that psychedelic therapy can be very beneficial. It's not a new subject, but it is still foreign and somewhat fearful to much of the public - especially some of the public that might benefit from it the most.
I saw the first Dosed movie a few years ago, and I was blown away by how good it was. Many of us are tired by CGI and explosions and dragons in films, which is why documentaries have taken on such a big life as part of the film world. Dosed, the original, shows a very clear look at reality (unlike reality TV) and one of the most honest and strong humans I've ever seen. The filmmakers captured her story gently and carefully.
But tonight I saw Dosed 2 and I really understood the careful insensitive hand that guided this film to bring a new message. This new subject is more relatable to most people, which I think might be important. The treatment she undergoes is a lot easier to find, less extreme, and more likely to be understood by the general population. From watching the trailer I expected a certain thing, and the movie delivered that but then became very surprising at the end, even more positive than I could ever hope it would be. I won't give away any spoilers...
The first Dosed is a must-see; strong and dramatic, educational, and heartfelt. This new edition is focused and easy. Comfortable with the topic, precisely edited and presented to carefully spoon feed you each piece of information so that you understand every step clearly. Anyone could see this film and understand, be they a novice or innocent to that world or an experienced expert. It's pretty remarkable filmmaking, to be able to capture a great story, play with honest emotions, and also bring us one of the most important messages our culture could use.
Can't wait to see both films again. -
kimleduc-8198719 September 2022Laurie is a woman ready to make the changes she needed to make, look at the parts of herself that needed attention and willing to break herself open. I am so glad that she had the legal right, that we all need restored, to try an ancient medicine with a novel approach. She said to the audience, who attended a recent showing of Dosed 2, that the paperwork to gain this right was onerous and makes the medicine experience inaccessible. We know that many more people could be helped with existential anxiety at end of life.
In this film we have a call to action. Our politicians need to hear from us that we want the right to try these sacred substances.
I fell in love with Laurie and her family and all families who are facing ill health and death. We his is us. -
kelvinwaldner24 August 2022Great introduction to magic mushrooms. Love where this movement is heading. Also grateful to be part of the movement so early on. A complete waste we don't teach about these medicines more.
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tsnxxjjp2 May 2023I went to see this movie alone. I wanted to do something different and push myself to go by myself. At first I was worried that I wouldn't have fun or enjoy it. My anxiety really wanted me to stay at home, but I'm so glad I pushed thru. I've been on my own mental health journey using mushrooms and cannabis for anxiety, and I know that it works for others, but it feels so isolating at times. I don't like to drink or go out partying like some of my friends do. And I'm very thankful to have a small support group, but I wish I had more of a larger community to access. I wish I could tell my coworkers about it and not feel like I'm going to get fired for taking care of my mental health. So to see a documentary like this and to witness Laurie's journey was monumental for me. Especially since I'm trying to get into the mental health field as a therapist, this was a huge night for me. Hands down the best experience ever. I'm never giving up now. I want to be apart of this huge shift and spread the word as much as I can. Thank you to Laurie and Glen! You guys rock.
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nnhshmbf25 April 2023I hope this remarkable film Dosed 2, it's brave participants and creators receive the accolades it so deserves. It is an important film to move forward alternate treatments which are cracking open hope for end of life experiences and mental wellness. It is helping to remove the stigma of psilocybin and other treatments that work and moving away from pharmaceuticals and or combining them successfully. Clinical trials are proving it and the results are plain to see in this story. Kudos and gratitude to this brave family who opened up their lives so we could learn from them. This movie will change many lives.
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email-0218323 April 2023This compelling film shows one Canadian woman's experience with magic mushroom to help heal her colon cancer. This woman had previously never used any recreational drugs, and yet, this film shows the remarkable benefits that just two "trips" with magic mushrooms (and later, a 28-day daily high-dosages of cannabis). However, it is not just the increased length of life that these unusual medicines provided but also a giant leap in the QUALITY of this woman's life. Who can ask for anything more? The filmmakers took a huge chance in following this one woman's life and experience with this treatment, and they found gold in the process.
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diana-2836323 April 2023Conventional medicine is proving to have limits. It is really hopeful to see there are alternative ways to heal our mind & body. This story is for everyone. Watching this journey of love, courage and dignity is truly a gift to the viewer.
I am curious to see the research that will be brought forth, not just in end of life but in neurological diseases and other health issues like ME/CFS, MS, Dementia and more.
I highly recommend Dosed and am hopeful the future of healing will include "magic mushrooms"!. It really was a gift to watch our heroine, Laurie embark on her journey of tranformation and deep love of her partner, family & friends. -
traceylevesque-3857428 April 2023I loved this documentary It is amazing. Laurie Brooks is such an inspiration! I feel it was very brave for her and her family to tell their stories in this video as they did. So much to learn from this lovely family. As well so much to learn about psychedelics and how they can help humanity. I highly recommend this documentary. I have seen it twice. So nice to see how her friends and family are so supportive. There is a lot to learn from this documentary a lot to take in. It is very moving. I would like to see psychedelics to be routinely offered as a choice for all Canadians for end of life distress ( and for other mental health and wellness issues as well).
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A touching documentary with breathtaking scenery of British Columbia, incredibly candid heart warming interviews with folks being their authentic selves discussing grief, eternal love, health and wellness, and important information about new research and cures you may not be hearing about elsewhere. This will spark some conversations and research rabbit holes, as it should. The rare gem you might have to seek out, not just a quick netflix search, but its worth seeking out. It's a must watch!
Dosed: The Trip of a Lifetime 2022 San Diego, CA screening Monday May 1st 2023 with Lori and Dale and a panel of experts. -
Laurie and her family have given a tremendous gift by sharing her story. There is hope. I'm thankful for the documentary team who knew this story needed to be shared. Psilocybin and cannabis can and will save lives. The documentary storytelling was done perfectly. It was informative and visually beautiful. Information and knowledge is key and we've been lied to for far too long. Of course mainstream medicine is essential, but we should all have a choice. This documentary was done so incredibly respectfully not only to Laurie and her family and all of her support team, but to the medical community too. Laurie, I am rooting for you and I think of you all the time.
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cherylmeyer-4657424 April 2023We came out of this film smiling, with joy & hope. A tall order, given my husband's 2.5 yr journey with stage 4 prostate cancer & mine as his primary caregiver. The relatable story of Laurie's experience & that of her family, brought many in the packed theatre to tears. Ourselves included. The happy takeaway, is that nature provides medicine, helpful in the management of both physical & emotional suffering. An informative & inspirational perspective on how psychedelics must be made available to all. Ensuring compassionate & humane care, regardless of affliction. A must see for those coping with illness, caring for a loved one, or merely identifying as human.
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sameerjain-0752523 April 2023I don't watch a lot of documentaries, because part of me finds them insufficiently entertaining.
Yet I found this one gripping, moving, and thought-provoking.
It particularly resonated with me because I'm interested in both psychedelics and cancer, but I think anyone would enjoy the movie given its gripping narrative, centered around a woman's ups and downs as she fights cancer, and how her surprising decision to take magic mushrooms to come to grips with her journey fundamentally reorients her experience of life.
I haven't watched the original Dosed, but now you bet I'm going to!
10/10, highly recommend! -
thebroadsway1 May 2023A deeply moving film. It asks the viewer to consider that other alternatives are available to anyone seeking to connect to themselves and the Universe we live in.
Laurie's story was so touching and authentic. I was deeply connected to the film and felt the creators were attuned not only to Laurie but all of the loved ones around her.
Psychedelics have to capacity to heal and the film asks all of us to consider that what we have come to be conditioned to believe, just might not be true.
The film asked me to be Being open minded and open hearted. I really enjoyed watching this.
Well done!!!! -
grahamgillies23 September 2022This film is a miracle. It shows what is possible. Not a hippy dream, but a story of hard won truths and awakenings within the context of a family not dissimilar to many in the western suburban world. The filmmakers demonstrate the power of developing real relationships with subjects who show what true strength and vulnerability is when facing death. The film is breaking the ground on which we can lay new foundations for a better relationship with ourselves, our neighbours, families, friends and planet. Please don't underestimate the power of a gifted storyteller. It is pure vulnerability and love.
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mrssallybayley28 July 2023Had me in tears, but in the most beautiful way. I was so invested in Laurie's story and still am, it accurately represented the sacred mushrooms that I know. They're not a party drug, but a beautiful tool and life changing gift that this earth has given us. Had me hooked from start to finish, when usually I can lose interest in things pretty easily. I hope this can open people's eyes and get into the right hands. Everyone needs to view this. Laurie is a gorgeous person too, I loved seeing the love and bond between herself and her family. And Gabor Mate had a small segment, but it was so powerful on being authentic. Such a thought provoking and inspiring movie, thank you. I'll be recommending this to others! I rarely ever review movies.