Bizarre Spiritual Leader Doc ‘The Man Who Saves The World?’ Trailer
by Alex Billington
July 25, 2025
Source: YouTube
“This all seemed unreal to me…” Area 23a has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film titled The Man Who Saves The World?, directed by filmmaker Gabe Polsky (of Red Army, In Search of Greatness, Red Penguins). What if a prophecy could decide the fate of the planet—and it rested in the hands of a man no one saw coming? At once surreal and urgent, The Man Who Saves the World? follows eccentric peace activist Patrick McCollum as he is drawn into an ancient Indigenous prophecy that may determine the future of the Amazon — and the fate of life on Earth. What begins as a curiosity transforms into something far stranger & with higher stakes, as Polsky finds himself swept into a world where belief shapes reality, and nothing is what it seems. Jane Goodall is also a fan of him: “I can honestly say Patrick is one of the most extraordinary and inspirational people I have had the good fortune to know and count as a true friend.” The film is also supported by comedians including Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill of Rough House Pictures and filmmaker Peter Farrelly. “This mind-bending documentary pushes the boundaries of genre & sanity delivering a one-of-a-kind cinematic trip.” Ya, I’m in. Unite humanity, restore Mother Earth.
Here’s the official trailer for Gabe Polsky’s doc The Man Who Saves The World?, from YouTube:
“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—including why you’re suddenly rooting for a jungle prophet with a machete and a dream.” –Exec producers Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Jody Hill
Resurrection, indigenous prophecies, and adventures around the globe — this is the fascinating story of Patrick McCollum. A spiritual leader & 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 will bring us across continents on a spiritual journey in which the absurd and profound merge. Featuring legendary anthropologist Jane Goodall as well as many Indigenous leaders, The Man Who Saves the World? is not just a film—it’s an experience designed to shake your soul and stir your senses. The Man Who Saves The World? is directed by American filmmaker Gabe Polsky, director of the film The Motel Life, and also the docs Red Army, In Search of Greatness, and Red Penguins previously. Executive produced by Peter Farrelly, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Jody Hill, Brandon James. This hasn’t premiered at any festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. Area 23a will debut Polsky’s The Man Who Saves The World? doc in select US theaters starting on October 17th, 2025 this fall. Curious to find out more?