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Dirty pictures / Shoreline Entertainment in association with Turn of the Century Pictures, Isis Films present ; directed & produced by Etienne Sauret.

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Format:
Video
Contributor:
Sauret, Etienne
Shulgin, Alexander T. (Alexander Theodore)
Shulgin, Ann
Sager, Bob
Nichols, David E., 1944-
Fantegrossi, William
Griffiths, Roland
Saville, Sebastian
Shoreline Entertainment (Firm)
Turn of the Century Pictures
Isis Films
Breaking Glass Pictures (Firm)
Standardized Title:
Dirty pictures (Motion picture : 2010)
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Shulgin, Alexander T. (Alexander Theodore).
Shulgin, Alexander T.
Hallucinogenic drugs--History.
Hallucinogenic drugs.
Hallucinogenic drugs--Social aspects.
Ecstasy (Drug)--History.
Ecstasy (Drug).
Chemists--United States--Biography.
Chemists.
Pharmaceutical chemistry--History.
Pharmaceutical chemistry.
Hallucinogens.
United States.
Medical Subjects:
Hallucinogens.
Genre:
Informational DVD.
documentary film.
Biographical films
Biographies
Documentary films
Feature films
History
Nonfiction films
Documentary films.
Biographical films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (91 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition:
[Widescreen].
Other Title:
Dr. Alexander Shulgin, dirty pictures
Place of Publication:
Philadelphia, PA : Breaking Glass Pictures, ©2011.
Language Note:
English dialogue.
System Details:
DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen, 1.77:1 aspect ratio; stereo; DVD-9 (single-sided, double layer).
Summary:
Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin is the scientist behind more than 200 psychedelic compounds, including MDMA, more commonly known as Ecstasy. Considered to be one of the greatest chemists of the 20th century, Shulgin's vast array of discoveries have had a profound impact in the field of psychedelic research, making him a subject of fascination and controversy among fellow scientists and a folk hero to recreational users of psychedelics.
Contents:
Special features: Photo gallery
Dirty pictures trailer
Breaking Glass trailers.
Participant:
Participants, Alexander Shulgin, Ann Shulgin, Bob Sager, David Nichols, William Fantegrossi, Roland Griffiths.
Credits:
Camera, Étienne Sauret ; editor, Rachel Warden ; co-producer, Sebastian Saville.
Notes:
Documentary.
At head of title on container: Dr. Alexander Shulgin.
Program content: c2010.
Running time indicated on container: approx. 86 min.; actual running time: 91 min.
Official selection: Independent Film Festival, 2010; BAMcinemaFEST, 2010; Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, 2010.
OCLC:
760324702
Publisher Number:
853937002872
BGP287 Breaking Glass Pictures

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