The Red Virgin
Because psychedelic medicines such as Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT are not yet approved for use in the United States, five military pilots, led by Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, had to go to Mexico for their life-…
The Red Virgin
Because psychedelic medicines such as Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT are not yet approved for use in the United States, five military pilots, led by Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, had to go to Mexico for their life-changing treatment. Their therapy included physical exams and counseling prior to and after their taking the drugs. They were watched by doctors and nurses while under their influence. And they were debriefed about their transformational, highly spiritual journeys after the medicines wore off. The pilots agreed that it was the journey into the darkest parts of their lives that brought them profound clarity. It enabled them to see the light of their being connected to God, the world, and humanity. "The stories these veterans share about their treatment are incredibly visual, memorable and realistic," says Director Simons. "And it's in the telling of these stories you can see and feel the transformation. It's powerful, often unbelievable, and will open people's minds to the efficacy of psychedelic medicines." And now, these pilots share a new mission: keeping everyone who suffers from mental illness, depression, addiction, trauma or PTSD from taking their lives, which throughout America totals an incomprehensible 132 suicides per day. "I have committed my life to generate a movement to make this treatment legal and readily accessible to those that need it," says Executive Producer Buckley. "We must be the change we want to see in the world. No hero will be left behind on our watch."
The Red Virgin
Animation,Biography,Documentary
Film Details
Because psychedelic medicines such as Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT are not yet approved for use in the United States, five military pilots, led by Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, had to go to Mexico for their life-changing treatment. Their therapy included physical exams and counseling prior to and after their taking the drugs. They were watched by doctors and nurses while under their influence.
And they were debriefed about their transformational, highly spiritual journeys after the medicines wore off. The pilots agreed that it was the journey into the darkest parts of their lives that brought them profound clarity. It enabled them to see the light of their being connected to God, the world, and humanity.
"The stories these veterans share about their treatment are incredibly visual, memorable and realistic," says Director Simons. "And it's in the telling of these stories you can see and feel the transformation. It's powerful, often unbelievable, and will open people's minds to the efficacy of psychedelic medicines." And now, these pilots share a new mission: keeping everyone who suffers from mental illness, depression, addiction, trauma or PTSD from taking their lives, which throughout America totals an incomprehensible 132 suicides per day.
"I have committed my life to generate a movement to make this treatment legal and readily accessible to those that need it," says Executive Producer Buckley. "We must be the change we want to see in the world. No hero will be left behind on our watch.".