Chasing the Present

A must-watch-documentary! So many points in there related to the modern society and to people these days... such a brave guy that was open enough to share his experiences while facing anxiety! Highly recommend it !!!

I went to the premier knowing nothing of what the film was about... I left kinda blown away with how raw, and intimate it was. The lead guy opened up about his issues with living in a modern world, and travels to different parts of the world to learn from some of the leading edge teachers in the field of anxiety, natural medicine, etc. I learned so much from the film and really can't wait to see it again with people I care about. Everybody who sees this film will be moved! And the scenery and production was outstanding!

Here's what I saw: A man struggling to understand his anxiety. Someone who decides to go on a big spiritual journey and have it documented. Someone with money and a huge ego. So far, so good! But what a mix of advisors, including the annoying Russell Brand, whom I can't listen to, honestly. And in the end? I didn't get a sense that James found what he was looking for, beyond the affirmation that this might bring, and the opportunity to change his relationship with his father. As a student of Buddhism, I didn't learn anything new, but it did pique my interest in Ayahuasca tea. I would recommend this for anyone new to meditation and mindfulness, which is an essential part of our collective growth. And I wish James much success in catching something you can't chase. 🤗

I really enjoyed this movie.

I found it interesting to watch someone be so vunerable with their desire to seek more information about anxiety and how possibly to conquer it. Find meaning and understanding of our existence here on earth.

I noticed the father was very uncomfortable and could not look his son in the eye. Seemed sad to me that James was sharing what he found to be a profound experience for himself with his father. But it seemed the father was very uncomfortable with it but he was trying hard especially with cameras to come off as listening and hearing his son . Just my opinion obviously... But maybe beyond his ability at this point to relate to James.

The film sparked great conversation with my boyfriend about our thoughts on the subject and movie.

We are all this journey to understand ourselves and experience life we really enjoyed it.

I watched this films a couple of times and every time there are new moments that connect and punch through to what I have felt, sometimes was afraid to admit and what I feel now.

It has moments that I have felt through out my live and seeing all these people describe it to you makes you realise that its not just your own self that creates these feelings and that you are not the only one out there.

Stepping away from the message, its a beautiful shot film, the soundtrack, editing and composition drives you along and makes you want to explore yourself and the message and off course continue watching.

I did find our host very intense, at times I just wanted to say to him, dam it man smile, give me a moment to stop analysing. At times I felt it was a bit too much, no breathing space. I guess as the film sais - everyone wants to be happy and I felt the film didn't give you much room to do that.

Not many times a film touches you so closely because you felt the words so closely in yourself.

What ever you take away from it, it will make you ask yourself questions ......