In Folsom Prison
Timothy Leary: An Interview from Folsom Prison in 1973. The 20-minute movie, "From Folsom Prison," was shot in the summer or fall of 1973. (Tim got out of prison in 1976.) Leary discusses his philosophy, drugs, prison rights, and his life on the run as well as his life in prison. (Prison footage from the 1970's; check out around 17:20 and 22:00)
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Timothy Leary speaks from Folsom Prison about his life, ideas, and the controversy surrounding drugs, consciousness, and social reform. He argues that his work is philosophical and scientific, defends LSD and marijuana in limited terms, criticizes government harassment, and frames prison, freedom, and hope as part of a broader struggle over human consciousness.
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