The Sunshine Makers 2015 Film

The Sunshine Makers (2015) is a captivating documentary that tells the untold story of two idealistic young American chemists, Nick Sand and Tim Scully, who in the 1960s set out to change the world—not through politics, but through psychedelics.

Motivated by a belief in the consciousness-expanding power of LSD, the pair manufactured millions of doses of the legendary "Orange Sunshine" LSD. But their mission went far beyond profit—they saw themselves as spiritual warriors in a battle for peace, love, and a higher state of human awareness. Their operation was one of the largest in psychedelic history, and their journey is a compelling mix of idealism, countercultural rebellion, scientific ambition, and eventual legal consequences.

This film is a documentary that shows us:

• The historical roots of psychedelic science and activism.

• The ethical tensions between underground and above-ground psychedelic work.

• The importance of regulation, responsibility, and community benefit in today's psychedelic renaissance.