Fantastic Fungi (2019)

  • NR
  • 08/30/2019 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 21m

The magic beneath us

Overview

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.

Mark Monroe

Writer

Louie Schwartzberg

Director

Cast

Brie Larson's headshot

Brie Larson

Narrator (voice)
Paul Stamets's headshot

Paul Stamets

Himself
Michael Pollan's headshot

Michael Pollan

Himself
Roland Griffiths's headshot

Roland Griffiths

Himself
Andrew Weil's headshot

Andrew Weil

Himself
Mary P. Cosmiano's headshot

Mary P. Cosmiano

Herself

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