Sharon McKenna: It’s Going to Get Weirder - The Terence McKenna Story.

Dennis McKenna and filmmaker Sharon McKenna explore Terence McKenna’s origin story, psychedelic legacy, and the making of the documentary “It’s Going to Get Weirder: The Terence McKenna Story.
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Timestamps:
00:13 – Introduction with Sharon’s bio and creative background; overview of the Terence McKenna documentary project.​
04:12 – Origin of the film 25 years ago, early interviews after Terence’s death, and why a feature doc is still needed.​
09:53 – Documentary funding realities, production costs, and Sharon’s “labor of love” commitment to finishing the film.​
11:03 – Family history: Sharon’s memories of Terence, Aunt Amelia, the Colorado cousins, and differing psychedelic upbringings.​
20:30 – Narrative focus: Terence’s lesser‑known human side, childhood influences, and the formative role of place and family.​
30:10 – Story approach: less archival Terence, more voices from friends, intellectual peers, and family interpreting his legacy.​
34:01 – Why Terence’s influence is growing: prescient storytelling, today’s panorama and the mainstreaming/commercialization of psychedelics.​
41:14 – Psychedelic renaissance critique: corporate capture, access, home mushroom cultivation, and the McKenna legacy of democratizing psilocybin.​
47:44 – Crowdfunding response, global fan devotion, and why the film is a grassroots, community‑powered project.​
58:18 – Release plan: aiming for late‑2026 festival premiere around Terence’s 80th birthday and building live screening events.


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About:
Dennis McKenna sits down with filmmaker Sharon McKenna, Terence McKenna’s first cousin and director of “It’s Going to Get Weirder: The Terence McKenna Story,” to explore Terence’s origins, psychedelic legacy, and cultural impact. This Brainforest Café conversation weaves family memories, unseen stories, and behind‑the‑scenes insights from the upcoming documentary with reflections on plant medicines, consciousness, and why Terence’s ideas matter more than ever today.