For him (Schneebaum) it's a journey of stunning rediscovery. For us it's the discovery of a brave soul.
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New York PostLou Lumenick
New York PostLou Lumenick
Story of Tobias Schneebaum, a gay New York artist famous for living with, sleeping with - and, gulp, eating with - cannibals in New Guinea.
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New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
A fascinating story.
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Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
The Shapiros wisely focus on the mystery of this man, who was spectacularly ill-prepared for both of his jungle journeys, and apparently walked away from civilization prepared to rely on the kindness of strangers.
The Shapiros, whose film is intercut with hilarious clips from vintage TV interviews with Mike Douglas and Charlie Rose, ultimately reveal a frail but mentally robust old man.