Fantastic Fungi is a vivid journey into the mysterious subterranean world of mycelium and its fruit— the mushroom. A story that begins 3.5 billion years ago, fungi makes the soil that supports life, connecting vast systems of roots from plants and trees all over the planet, like an underground Internet.

Through the eyes of renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, professor of forest ecology Suzanne Simard, best selling author Michael Pollan, food naturalist Eugenia Bone and others, we experience the power, beauty and complexity of the fungi kingdom.

The film is a blueprint for what connects all humanity and the natural world. There is much to learn from the world of mycelium and Fantastic Fungi is an inspiring place to begin the process of bringing us together as interconnected creators of our world.

Not Rated. Director Louie Schwartzberg (US 2019) 81 min

FANTASTIC FUNGI DAY  |  APRIL 21

Join us on April 21st to start the celebration of Earth Day with Fungi Day!

As the 50th anniversary of Earth Day approaches, now more than ever, we need to recognize that our connections – to our planet and to one another – can have deep-rooted and long-lasting effects on our lives and our collective future.  On April 21st, we invite you to join us for a virtual gathering featuring live-streamed conversations with researchers, educators, and “solutionaries” about our planet’s most pressing environmental and global challenges. Featuring Paul Stamets, Louie Schwartzberg, Suzanne Simard, Jason Silva, and many more special guests, the panel discussions will run throughout Fungi Day and be available to watch for free on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

Discover the magic that unites us by watching the film today. 

CLICK HERE for event details!

The FANTASTIC FUNGI team has generously shared the three Q&A sessions from Fantastic Fungi Day which took place on March 26, 2020. Participants represented 102 countries & 3200 cities!

CLICK HERE to enjoy these powerful and inspirational conversations