Documentary “medical: PSYCHEDELICS”
About the Project
“Medical: PSYCHEDELICS” is a documentary that clarifies key concepts and places the topic within the realities of the Polish healthcare system. We follow therapeutic pathways, standards of practice, boundaries of responsibility and the current state of research. The movie features voices of doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, scientists, and people involved in shaping the system - alongside the personal stories of patients.
We tell the story of this world up close and without sensationalism. The movie organizes key concepts and places them within the Polish context - showing what we already know, what we still do not know and how to talk about the subject in a mature and responsible way.
Producers and creators
Producers and concept originators
Producer and executive producer
Media patronage
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Main Goals
Reliable education - presenting documented facts, areas of consensus, as well as gaps and limitations in knowledge.
Safety and standards - presenting good clinical practices, qualifications, procedures, as well as risks and contraindications.
Bridge between research and practice – discussing what we already know, what we still don’t know and how to responsibly interpret research findings.
Culture of dialogue - a space for critical, substantive discussion without promoting specific treatment methods.
Why this topic?
As a foundation, we address this topic in line with our mission: to build awareness and create safe spaces for real, holistic change in the areas of the body, mind and inner self.
At the same time, we make it clear: this is not a promotion of any particular method.
Our intention is to shift the tone of the debate from fear and sensationalism to knowledge, standards and care for the patient. We invite different perspectives to the table - audiences, practitioners, researchers and decision-makers - to create a shared space where the “new” can be understood without dismissing what is already proven. Respecting the pluralism of opinions and worldviews, we break down methods “into their parts,” showing both pros and cons so that decisions are truly sovereign, not made under the pressure of myths, trends or media hype.
We show a map, not a single “right” path. We present various areas and approaches present in the world - clinical, research, educational and harm-reduction strategies so that everyone can independently decide which path to follow, in alignment with their values, needs and health situation.
For us, conscious and reliable education is key: knowing the standards and contraindications, being able to distinguish safe from risky practices and understanding where to seek professional support. This ensures that decisions are autonomous, based on facts, ethics and safety - not on sensationalism or social pressure.
How do we do that?
Raising awareness of the medical context
Raising awareness of the medical context
We discuss psychedelics within the framework of medicine and science - clarifying concepts, presenting therapeutic pathways and outlining the boundaries of responsibility. Personal stories and clinical perspectives are used to foster understanding, not sensationalism.
Voices of experts and practitioners
Voices of experts and practitioners
Doctors, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, researchers and institutional representatives share their knowledge. This is not just storytelling - it is also analysis: research methodology, patient selection, procedures and contraindications.
Ethics, safety and legal frameworks
Ethics, safety and legal frameworks
We emphasize harm reduction, staff qualifications and professional standards. We explain what is permitted in Poland, what the risks are and why the film does not constitute medical advice.
Our movie does not promote substance use and does not constitute medical advice.
We presentstandards of practice, legal frameworks, staff qualifications, the patient qualification process, as well as risks, adverse effects, and contraindications. a także
We emphasize the necessity of supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration and working in controlled, safe conditions.
We highlight the limits of current evidence and the need for further research.
Premiere
The documentary premiere took place in four cities in Poland: Wrocław, Warsaw, Kraków, and Poznań. Each screening was followed by a moderated discussion with the filmmakers and invited experts.
Cities and dates
- Warsaw – 17.11.2025, Kino Wisła
- Kraków – 19.11.2025, Kino Apollo
- Wrocław – 25.11.2025, Kino Nowe Horyzonty
- Poznań – 1.12.2026, Kino Rialto
Discussion panels
After each screening, a conversation took place with the participation of the filmmakers and experts. Topics included:
- medical applications ,and the current state of research (what we know / what we don’t know)
- safety and ethics: patient qualification, contraindications, standards of practice,
- legal frameworks and practices in Poland (and briefly, worldwide),
- the perspective of patients and families, as well as systemic challenges.
The aim of the panels was to clarify concepts, present different perspectives, and answer audience questions—without promoting any specific treatment methods.
