An eccentric American peace activist believes he’s destined to unite South American tribes and save the Amazon rainforest. Convinced that he’s fulfilling an ancient prophecy, he embarks on a radical mission that blurs the line between idealism and delusion.
In The Man Who Saves the World?, filmmaker Gabe Polsky follows this self-styled prophet through a series of extraordinary efforts to forge unity among Indigenous communities while grappling with his own contradictions, offering a thought-provoking portrait of activism, spirituality, and obsession.
“Patrick is probably the most extraordinary person I’ve met.”
-Jane Goodall
“The Man Who Saves the World? is one of my favorite documentaries in years – leave it to Gabe Polsky to track down and chronicle one of the most colorful characters and craziest stories ever captured on film.”
– Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter
“Gabe Polsky strikes a near-perfect balance between skepticism and wonder in this story of his adventures with an American original in the purest sense. Hilarious and inspiring in equal measure.”
– Ben McGrath, The New Yorker
“I love this movie and I wish everybody could see it because it’s life-affirming and timely.”
– Peter Farrelly (Green Book, There’s Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber)
“Only a film this bizarre, inspiring, and human could feel right at home with Rough House Pictures. This is the kind of film that makes you laugh, think, and question everything.”
– Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill, Rough House Pictures (The Righteous Gemstones, Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals)
