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Edge of Life

The doorway to death is the last great frontier in human life, yet we often act as if it's a mirage. Two Australian doctors use psilocybin to ease end-of-life anguish, with remarkable results. They also explore traditional Amazonian medicines, leading to profound realizations.

The last great frontier in human life is the doorway to death, yet we often act as if it's a mirage. Two Australian doctors are using psilocybin to ease end-of-life anguish, with remarkable results. This visioning tool has ancient roots in traditional cultures. The doctors' journey to the Amazon to experience these medicines leads to unexplainable realizations, raising the question: do the world's oldest cultures hold the key to understanding death and traditional medicines?

Info about Edge of Life

Studio(s): Stranger Than Fiction Films

Originally Released: United States, Oct 18, 2025

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Genres:Documentary