Fantastic Fungi

Documentary

2019, Movie, 1h 20min

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.

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7.4

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7.7

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Critic Andrew Pulver

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...a treat for the eye and ear...

Read full review at The Guardian

Henry Makansi

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Mind blowing

3 years ago

Critic Jeffrey M. Anderson

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...immediately and consistently interesting.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Josh Kupecki

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...an engaging look at the scope of an organism that is so much more than a pizza topping or an ingredient in beef stroganoff.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Join us on a journey into the mysterious world of fungi, where we explore their incredible abilities to heal, sustain, and connect life on Earth. Through the eyes of renowned experts, we uncover the magic of mycelium and its fruit, the mushroom, and discover the complex networks that support the health of our planet. From oil-absorbing mushrooms to underground fungal highways, we reveal the fascinating secrets of the fungi kingdom and how it can help us address some of our most pressing environmental challenges. Get ready to be amazed by the beauty, intelligence, and power of fungi!

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You can stream Fantastic Fungi on: Netflix

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