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Filmmaker Explores Psychedelics in Palliative Care Documentary

11/13/2025

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Lynette Wallworth, Australian filmmaker, presents Edge of Life, which examines the medical use of psychedelics, especially psilocybin, in palliative care to improve the dying process.
The Australian clinical trial at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne is led by Dr. Justin Dwyer and Dr. Margaret Ross.
The film includes perspectives from Amazonian shamans, highlighting cultural practices surrounding psychedelics.
Wallworth emphasizes the need to discuss death more openly and acknowledges its universal relevance.

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Story summary

Lynette Wallworth, Australian filmmaker, presents Edge of Life, which examines the medical use of psychedelics, especially psilocybin, in palliative care to improve the dying process.
The Australian clinical trial at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne is led by Dr. Justin Dwyer and Dr. Margaret Ross.
The film includes perspectives from Amazonian shamans, highlighting cultural practices surrounding psychedelics.
Wallworth emphasizes the need to discuss death more openly and acknowledges its universal relevance.