PRESS RELEASE

Fantastic Fungi - A film by Louie Schwartzberg

Sedona, Arizona - October 17, 2019 - ILLUMINATE Film Festival presents the third 2019 CineMatters Series event with Fantastic Fungi. The event will be held on Thursday, October 17 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 AZ-89A Suite A-3, Sedona, AZ 86336 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance.

Imagine an organism that feeds you, heals you, reveals secrets of the universe and could help save the planet … today.

When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world.

Fantastic Fungi, directed by Louie Schwartzberg, is a consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet.

Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges.

Narrated by Oscar-winner Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi shares profound healing stories and explores the medicinal qualities of mushrooms and its ability to treat anxiety, depression and disease. "The fungal networks are here to help heal the planet, heal your body and perhaps, even shift your consciousness," Schwartzberg said. Some say mushrooms produced the "single most spiritually significant experience of their lives".

Screenings followed by Skype Q&A and community discussion on the health benefits of mushrooms.

ILLUMINATE Film Festival is the world's premier film festival for conscious cinema. Founded in 2014, the festival showcases the best of conscious media to uplift, inspire, and transform humanity.

ILLUMINATE Film Festival is a 501(c)3 sponsored organization. This year's major event sponsors are Amanda Romania, LLC; Sedona Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Shaida Sina and Breakthrough Medicine. 

For more information, contact Morgan Richmond at 928-421-1108.

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