MDMA: From Molecule to Movement | A Shulgin Archive Exhibition Film | TRAILER

MDMA: From Molecule to Movement serves as a multimedia exhibition exploring the history and cultural impact of the Shulgin Archives. It reveals the personal and scientific records left by Alexander and Ann Shulgin, centering on the early experimentation and the clinical development of MDMA between 1975 and 1977. Using archival documents, the exhibition presents accounts of individual experiences and the informal ethics frameworks that governed these sessions. Situated at the Berkeley Alembic, this film traces the shift from chemical synthesis to wider cultural movements. It invites viewers to engage with original site notes that delineate the physical and emotional sensations observed during early MDMA research, providing insight into the foundation of its contemporary therapeutic application.