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Fantastic Fungi
“The magic beneath us”
7.2 / 10• 2019• 1h 20m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
A vivid journey into the mysterious subterranean world of mycelium and its fruit— the mushroom. A story that begins 3.5 billion years ago, fungi makes the soil that supports life, connecting vast systems of roots from plants and trees all over the planet, like an underground Internet. Through the eyes of renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, professor of forest ecology Suzanne Simard, best selling author Michael Pollan, food naturalist Eugenia Bone and others, we experience the power, beauty and complexity of the fungi kingdom.
Cast & Crew
Brie Larson
Narrator (voice)
Lead
Paul Stamets
Self
Michael Pollan
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Roland Griffiths
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Andrew Weil
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MP
Mary P. Cosmiano
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Louie Schwartzberg's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Fantastic Fungi is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
