This week, we got DIBS on filmmaker Gabe Polsky. It’s just me and Gabe in the room talking through his new documentary, The Man Who Saves the World? — the unbelievable, real-life story of Reverend Patrick McCollum and his mission to protect the Amazon. We delve into why Gabe was drawn to this journey, how the film came together, the moments that shook him, and what it means when one person decides to undertake something this significant.

It’s a straight, honest conversation about belief, impact, and Chicago roots — the kind of talk you only get when it’s one-on-one.

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