Prophet of Ecstasy

Prophet of Ecstasy is a documentary that examines the intersections of consciousness, art, and politics through the life of Michael Clegg. A former Catholic priest, Clegg is credited with introducing MDMA to the public and giving the substance the name Ecstasy. The film follows his trajectory from being a drug kingpin to his later life as a yogi. It further explores the shared history of Clegg, chemist Carina Leveriza, and psychedelic advocate Rick Doblin, tracing the cultural impact of MDMA as it moved from its initial discovery through a period of criminalization and its eventual resurgence.

The film was directed by Elias Varoutsos and Karen Cho. The cast features Daniel Rindress-Kay in the role of Michael Clegg, Stephanie Sy as Carina Leveriza, and Gregg Lowe as Rick Doblin. With a runtime of 105 minutes, the production was released on June 28, 2026.