From Shock to Awe

Following the journeys of Michael and Matt, two U.S. combat veterans and their families when they decide to leave the pharmaceutical drugs behind as they seek relief from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder caused by their experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq. They enter the unknown, mind-expanding world of cannabis, ayahuasca and MDMA (Ecstasy). Filmed over 3 years, it takes an intimate look at how these substances, in this case mainly ayahuasca can be used successfully to heal our wounded soldiers—and, by extension, their families. It changed their lives, just when you thought there was no more hope.