Fantastic Fungi (2019)

Directed by

Louis Schwartzberg

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 21m

Rated

NR

Rating

7.2 of 10 from 191 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary uses time-lapse photography and interviews to explain the biology and environmental importance of fungi. It covers how mushrooms can help heal the planet and may have medical uses. The film features experts like Paul Stamets and Michael Pollan.

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What happens

Fantastic Fungi is a 2019 American documentary film directed by Louie Schwartzberg. The film combines time-lapse cinematography, CGI, and interviews in an overview of the biology, environmental roles, and various uses of fungi. The film features interview segments with Paul Stamets and Michael Pollan, and is narrated by Brie Larson. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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