Prophet of Ecstasy
THE PROPHET OF ECSTASY explores themes of art, politics and consciousness through the improbable life of Michael Clegg, the former Catholic priest who introduced MDMA to the world - a drug he would later dub ‘Ecstasy’. The documentary will take viewers on a wild ride, from Clegg’s life as an MDMA drug kingpin, to his present-day transformation as an enlightened yogi. It also examines how the destinies of Michael Clegg, chemist Carina Leveriza, and psychedelics advocate Rick Doblin, are inexorably bound with that of the socio-cultural explosion of MDMA through its epic journey of discovery, criminalization, and re-emergence from the shadows.
2026 · Documentary
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THE PROPHET OF ECSTASY explores themes of art, politics and consciousness through the improbable life of Michael Clegg, the former Catholic priest who introduced MDMA to the world - a drug he would later dub ‘Ecstasy’. The documentary will take viewers on a wild ride, from Clegg’s life as an MDMA drug kingpin, to his present-day transformation as an enlightened yogi. It also examines how the destinies of Michael Clegg, chemist Carina Leveriza, and psychedelics advocate Rick Doblin, are inexorably bound with that of the socio-cultural explosion of MDMA through its epic journey of discovery, criminalization, and re-emergence from the shadows.
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Prophet of Ecstasy (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Genre: Documentary. Year: 2026.
Director: Elias Varoutsos.
Starring: Gregg Lowe, Daniel Rindress-Kay, Stephanie Sy, Elias Varoutsos, Karen Cho.
Plot: THE PROPHET OF ECSTASY explores themes of art, politics and consciousness through the improbable life of Michael Clegg, the former Catholic priest who introduced MDMA to the world - a drug he would later dub ‘Ecstasy’. The documentary will take viewers on a wild ride, from Clegg’s life as an MDMA drug kingpin, to his present-day transformation as an enlightened yogi. It also examines how the destinies of Michael Clegg, chemist Carina Leveriza, and psychedelics advocate Rick Doblin, are inexorably bound with that of the socio-cultural explosion of MDMA through its epic journey of discovery, criminalization, and re-emergence from the shadows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Prophet of Ecstasy released?
Prophet of Ecstasy was released in 2026.
Who starred in Prophet of Ecstasy?
Prophet of Ecstasy stars Gregg Lowe, Daniel Rindress-Kay, Stephanie Sy, Elias Varoutsos, Karen Cho.
Where can I watch Prophet of Ecstasy?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.