Awake in the Darkness

"Every man is two men; one who is awake in the darkness and one who is asleep in the light." - Khalil Gibran

What happens when a man consciously chooses to lock himself in a pitch-black room for six days? Could the darkness facilitate profound healing and illuminate his inner light?

In this compelling and intimate film, psychonaut and Onnit founder Aubrey Marcus embarks on an initiatic journey into absolute darkness and isolation, propelling him into a profound visionary state induced by the release of endogenous DMT.

Marcus documents his challenging and vulnerable experience with this ancient Kogi practice. With only a tape recorder to keep him company, he confronts the loss of his father and gains a deeper desire to embody loving awareness.