The Man Who Drank the Universe (2005)

It is late 2004, and 34-year-old Englishman Alistair Appleton is about to fly from London to the Brazilian coast, where he will drink ayahuasca for the first time. With wit, insight, and sensitivity, Alistair shares this experience with us, and chats with some fellow participants before and after the ayahuasca ceremonies. For the past few years, Alistair had been working as a television presenter. In 2000, he started making trips to the Centre for World Peace and Health in Scotland to learn how to meditate. When clinical psychologist Silvia Polivoy opened an ayahuasca healing center in Bahia in 2004, Alistair faced his fears and seized the opportunity to attend.

Director: Alistair Appleton, Gary Reich
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 34 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Jonathan Miles
Production: Brown Eyed Boy
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

therapist, atlantic ocean, ayahuasca, salvador de bahia, brazil, male homosexuality, psychologist, author, lgbt, female psychologist, parkinson's disease, traditional medicine, spiritual retreat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man Who Drank the Universe about?
It is late 2004, and 34-year-old Englishman Alistair Appleton is about to fly from London to the Brazilian coast, where he will drink ayahuasca for the first time. With wit, insight, and sensitivity, Alistair shares this experience with us, and chats with some fellow participants before and after the ayahuasca ceremonies. For the past few years, Alistair had been working as a television presenter. In 2000, he started making trips to the Centre for World Peace and Health in Scotland to learn how to meditate. When clinical psychologist Silvia Polivoy opened an ayahuasca healing center in Bahia in 2004, Alistair faced his fears and seized the opportunity to attend.
Who directed The Man Who Drank the Universe?
The Man Who Drank the Universe was directed by Alistair Appleton, Gary Reich.
Who stars in The Man Who Drank the Universe?
The Man Who Drank the Universe stars Alistair Appleton, Amanda Fidler, Fiona Macotty, Sue Minns, Silvia Polivoy, Gary Reich.
How long is The Man Who Drank the Universe?
The Man Who Drank the Universe has a runtime of 34m (34 minutes).
What genre is The Man Who Drank the Universe?
The Man Who Drank the Universe is a Documentary film.
Where was The Man Who Drank the Universe produced?
The Man Who Drank the Universe was produced in United Kingdom.