"A New Understanding" delves into the groundbreaking research on psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, and its potential to alleviate end-of-life anxiety in terminally ill cancer patients. This documentary takes viewers on a journey to explore the fusion of science and spirituality, as researchers conduct the first psychedelic studies since the 1970s with patients who are nearing the end of their lives. By examining the human experience of dying, this film sheds light on the importance of treating not just the physical body, but also the soul.

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