Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey

In this two-hour History Channel TV special, Wade Davis, a former student of Schultes, retraces his mentor's steps to uncover the discoveries that introduced hallucinogenic plants to the Western world. Filmed across various locations, from Canada to the Amazon rainforest, the documentary features rare indigenous hallucinogenic ceremonies.

The film includes insights from notable figures such as Dr. Andrew Weil and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, as well as showcasing the significance of plants like peyote and magic mushrooms. This documentary not only highlights Schultes's contributions to botany but also reflects on the cultural impact of these plants in traditional medicine and indigenous practices.