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Fantastic Fungi

The magic beneath us

7.3 / 10 2019 1h 20mNR 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

Brie Larson

Narrator (voice)

Lead
Paul Stamets

Paul Stamets

Self

Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan

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Roland Griffiths

Roland Griffiths

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Andrew Weil

Andrew Weil

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MP

Mary P. Cosmiano

Self

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Louie Schwartzberg's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Fantastic Fungi is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker