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Good Food

‘Fantastic Fungi’: Learn about 1.5 million kinds of mushrooms

Filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg discusses the magic properties of over 1.5 million species of mushrooms, showcasing mycologist Paul Stamets and Michael Pollan, who refers to mushrooms as “the ultimate omnivore’s dilemma.”

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By Evan Kleiman • May 15, 2020 • 1 min read

Filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg discusses the magic properties of over 1.5 million species of mushrooms, showcasing mycologist Paul Stamets and Michael Pollan, who refers to mushrooms as “the ultimate omnivore’s dilemma.” Mushrooms can heal, nourish or kill you. Schwartzberg’s documentary, “Fantastic Fungi,” is a master class of time lapse photography.

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    Evan Kleiman

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