Fantastic Fungi
Fantastic Fungi (2019) is a documentary, directed by Louie Schwartzberg. It stars Brie Larson and Paul Stamets. The 80-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.
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What Fantastic Fungi Is About
The documentary approaches fungi from three directions: the mycelial network under the forest floor carrying information and nutrients between plants, the use of fungi to break down waste and pollution, and clinical work on psilocybin. Louie Schwartzberg's real contribution is the imagery, since time-lapse shot across years makes growth visible, and that is the most persuasive thing in it. Paul Stamets is at the centre and his own life story is included. Its weakness is the level of claim: in places the enthusiasm runs beyond the evidence, and that is where most critics stopped. Brie Larson narrates. Who it is for: viewers who like nature documentary and extraordinary microscopic imagery. Who it is not for: anyone wanting scientific caution, since the film drifts into advocacy.
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What is Fantastic Fungi about?
The documentary approaches fungi from three directions: the mycelial network under the forest floor carrying information and nutrients between plants, the use of fungi to break down waste and pollution, and clinical work on psilocybin. Louie Schwartzberg's real contribution is the imagery, since time-lapse shot across years makes growth visible, and that is the most persuasive thing in it.
Where can I watch Fantastic Fungi?
Fantastic Fungi is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Fantastic Fungi?
Fantastic Fungi runs for 80 minutes (1h 20m).
When did Fantastic Fungi come out?
Fantastic Fungi was released in 2019.
Who directed Fantastic Fungi?
Fantastic Fungi was directed by Louie Schwartzberg.
Who stars in Fantastic Fungi?
Fantastic Fungi stars Brie Larson, Paul Stamets, Michael Pollan, Roland Griffiths.
What is Fantastic Fungi's rating?
Fantastic Fungi holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.
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