Peaking: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness (2026)

Peaking: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness takes viewers inside legal, supervised psychedelic therapy sessions across North America. The film follows several participants — including a former pro athlete with brain injuries, a combat veteran grappling with PTSD, a woman overcoming opioid dependence, and survivors of the 2023 Nova Music Festival massacre — as they prepare for, undergo, and integrate experiences with substances like MDMA and psilocybin. Interwoven are interviews with leading researchers and advocates who explain the neuroscience and history behind the treatments.

Without narration, the documentary relies on observational footage and personal testimony to illustrate the potential of these compounds to catalyze rapid psychological breakthroughs. It also touches on the regulatory hurdles and the push for broader medical legalization.