The Man Who Saves the World?
7:00 PM Saturday, March 07| The Ellen Theatre
An evening of film and conversation with Director Gabe Polsky.
BFS has answered the cosmic call 🌍 and invites you to a special evening with acclaimed filmmaker Gabe Polsky, director of THE MAN WHO SAVES THE WORLD?
Joining Gabe for a post-film panel is Chamois Anderson, Defenders of Wildlife's Senior Field Representative responsible for advancing the organization's Great Plains Program. More guests TBA.
Synopsis: Resurrection, indigenous prophecies, and adventures around the globe — this is the story of Patrick McCollum. A spiritual leader and peace advocate, he finds himself at the very center of an ancient prophecy that could decide the fate of our planet. Pulled into McCollum’s world, acclaimed director Gabe Polsky (Red Army, Butcher’s Crossing) will bring us across continents on a spiritual journey in which the absurd and profound merge. Documentary. 1h 27m. NR.
Cast: Jane Goodall, Rev. Patrick McCollum, Chief Phil Lane
“Patrick is probably the most extraordinary person I’ve met.” - Jane Goodall
"It’s improbable that you’ll even see a documentary so weirdly fervent. The absurd nature of the film is evident, but what lies underneath is almost magic." - Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago