Who is Patrick McCollum?

Patrick McCollum is a 75-year-old eccentric peace activist who believes he has been chosen by an ancient prophecy to help unite the Indigenous tribes of South America and save the Amazon from environmental ruin.

What is the documentary "The Man Who Saves the World?

" about? The documentary "The Man Who Saves the World?" follows filmmaker Gabe Polsky as he documents Patrick McCollum's quixotic quest to fulfill the ancient prophecy and protect the Amazon.

How did renowned primatologist Jane Goodall get involved in the documentary?

Jane Goodall appears in the documentary and describes Patrick McCollum as "one of the most extraordinary and inspirational people" she has known, which was a "game changer" for filmmaker Gabe Polsky.

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Filmmaker Follows Eccentric Activist's Quixotic Quest to Save the Amazon

25 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Filmmaker Gabe Polsky initially skeptical of activist Patrick McCollum's unbelievable story
Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall endorses McCollum as "one of the most extraordinary and inspirational people"
Polsky's documentary, "The Man Who Saves the World?", tackles environmental issues with humor and urgency

Filmmaker Follows Eccentric Activist's Quixotic Quest to Save the Amazon

In October 2025, filmmaker Gabe Polsky's latest documentary, "The Man Who Saves the World?", is set to receive a limited theatrical release after struggling to find a mainstream distributor. The 85-minute film follows the eccentric 75-year-old peace activist Patrick McCollum, who believes he has been chosen by an ancient prophecy to unite the Indigenous tribes of South America and save the Amazon from environmental ruin.