The Sailor | Biographical Documentary | Paul Johnson
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9 ай бұрынWhat is the price of freedom? Paul Johnson sailed the world all his life. He loved, drank, and lived foolish, never truly living on land. Now he is turning eighty. What is at the end of such a journey? Is there loneliness?
If you liked our film THE SAILOR, we would like to introduce you to our special making-of series, which shows many interesting details from behind the camera and provides some additional insights into the life of Paul Johnson.
Watch all episodes here: • Making of THE SAILOR -...
04/2021 - Hot Docs, Canada - Official selection - World premiere
06/2021 - Flickers Rhode island Film Festival, USA - Grand Prize Best Documentary Film - USA premiere
06/2021 - Art Film Fest, Slovakia - Official selection - Slovakia premiere
09/2021 - IndieCork, Ireland - Official selection - Ireland premiere
09/2021 - Cinematik, Slovakia - Official selection
10/2021 - Jihlava International Film Festival, Czechia - Official selection - Czechia premiere
11/2021 - Nordics Adventure Film Festival, Denmark - Official selection - Denmark premiere
11/2021 - 1261 Film Festival, Grenada - Official selection - Caribbean premiere
01/2022 - London International Documentary Film Festival, UK - Official selection - UK premiere
@blakeytv 5 күн бұрын
This guy followed his own star, has a trail of abandoned relationships and children, drowns himself in substances, and yet still has the gall to not think of himself as selfish. If he just owned his merciless independence I’d have more respect for him.
@herbsHA 24 күн бұрын
Finally, a real documentary. No script, just as life happens. Great camera work, filmed non-intrusively. Unlike Hollywood, where everyone seemed to have gone to the same film academy.
@TheRealDealfromMikeL 18 күн бұрын
Herbsha you nailed it
@apexkilla 3 күн бұрын
How do you know if it was scripted or not? Or intrusive or not? What other documentaries have you watched that were scripted and intrusive?
@memyselfandi9365 Ай бұрын
I have to honestly say that this is one of the best films I ever saw, it is a tribute to all us old dogs nearing the end..
@SticksAandstonesBozo Ай бұрын
I’ve realized there is no right or wrong way to live. I went the opposite, wife of 30 years , two great kids. And recently my wife just woke up and decided she doesn’t want this life anymore. Not the kids , not the world we built , nothing. So you can do it all right and end up alone. It really is a roll of the dice. At least he doesn’t have to resent people who ruined it for him.
@awesomeandre1757 Ай бұрын
Damn, historically speaking Bathsheba did the same thing to Uriah with King David but her husband was killed in that scandal. 😢
@jeffstuart9811 Ай бұрын
Thanks for your honest words. Hard but honest. I think the only way you can move forward is by seizing this life changing event as an opportunity. Looks like Paul took everything as an opportunity even when some of his could be viewed as less than desirable by others. I think Paul would have wanted you to keep going and stronger than ever! Good luck!
@thargor6750 Ай бұрын
Women are unpredictable at best
@Ryan-jx4vh Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that bro. Get in counseling if you feel you need it. You will land on your feet. 💯
@edwardhovitz1753 Ай бұрын
@@awesomeandre1757 that was all King David in that story - Bathsheba had to go along with whatever he wanted.
@globalroamer1900 Ай бұрын
This will go down as one of the all time great documentaries.........it is poignant, candid, sublime, beautifully shot and everything that Hollywood is not..
@agent010972 Ай бұрын
What a lovely little film very sad at the end with all the pictures of this mans life, I read he passed away in June of 2021 at 83 what a life the gentleman had.
@Indianianite 7 ай бұрын
From one documentary filmmaker to another, this film was incredible. I’ve watched hundreds of docs both short and long form but this one takes the cake. Seriously, I enjoyed every minute of this and hope to see more from this crew. The metaphorical message with the grocery store and Tyrell plaza development and also the shots of the new sailboats in the mangroves were such a beautiful depiction of the old world Paul lived in slowly slipping away to history. Overall a truly beautiful piece of art/film. Thanks for making this exist.
@jimw7916 7 күн бұрын
genius cinematography. 2nd time I have watched it. Superb work.
@ariawashburn6043 29 күн бұрын
My dad was friends with him back in the 70s. He sailed the world for 25 years and has got the best stories and he’s the best story teller as well. He just turned 80 and is still healthy, mentally and fit. (besides the multiple skin cancers he’s had cut out from being in the sun all those years) if anyone should have a doc made about them it’s my dad. I would like to do that. I have recorded many of his sea stories without him knowing when I just ask him to tell me new ones bc he doesn’t like talking to a camera. He’s happy that I have done that. One day I will publish them and hopefully get him to tell them on camera.
@SlipperyFPV 29 күн бұрын
Please record his memoirs. It's definitely worthy of a documentary, I'm sure millions would be fascinated by his stories and the characters he's met.
@dancastillo27 27 күн бұрын
@@SlipperyFPV Oh yes! What a good idea!
@melaniehettinger454 2 күн бұрын
He is an alcoholic and I find this all sad. But yes, great documentary!!!
@chrisbtr7657 5 күн бұрын
I felt like I was there. That it was just the two of us at sea. Bravo!!!
@herbsHA 24 күн бұрын
One of the few individuals living his life according to himself. No religious doctrine, no fanatic patriotism, just an individual.
@mikekentz6079 Ай бұрын
I must say that is one of the best directed, shot and edited documentaries I've ever seen. Sail on Paul! I'm right behind you.
@JaywalkingTheWorld 22 күн бұрын
I'm sure Paul has lots of stories to tell, but sadly this documentary didn't give us any. We didn't hear any of his wonderful stories. It looks pretty, but was sadly lacking.
@sailingonabudget 5 ай бұрын
I don't understand how this film has less than 3k views as of 1/4/24 (american calender). We've talked about it on sailing forums. It's such a great documentary and movie. I have watched it multiple times. I suppose at my age it just really resonates with me. I wish I had done half what Paul has. I'm about to retire and enjoy what life I have left sailing the Caribbean until I no longer can. One of my only "must see" destinations will be Carriacou.
@z.j.kleinberger9727 3 ай бұрын
Stash Movies uploded this video orignally.Almost 2m views in the past year.
@user-kb1hw2yq2f Ай бұрын
It now has 80k. As numbers go higher, the pace picks up. It'll have half a mil soon.
@HalifaxPeacock 26 күн бұрын
An 80 year old still suffering from unresolved childhood trauma. I hope his journals have been preserved and he’s finally at peace. 💔
@larsmalsbender7472 25 күн бұрын
Unfortunately you can´t resolve childhood trauma. you can only learn to live with it.
@zekethaplumber 28 күн бұрын
must be great to live where everyone is smiling, happy and enjoying simple work and company.
@toms7671 Ай бұрын
The cinematography is absolutely fantastic in this and the audio track is even better. When Johnson and Andrew are sat at the bar talking you can hear the abience of the chatter and the music in the background - fantastic
@davecopp9356 Ай бұрын
This is such a well made documentary. Respect to the producer. Calm and respectful with great inside.
@dustigregory3367 16 күн бұрын
This left me with a yearning in my soul
@CDW98 17 күн бұрын
My heart absolutely shattered as he was watching the family on the neighboring boat.
@chryseluna1648 14 күн бұрын
I’m the type of person who would have invited him over. The women in Paul’s life could have lived part time on land and part time in ocean, there’s no need to completely walk away never to return.
@blakeytv 5 күн бұрын
He could have gone on land if he wanted. Why the onus on the other? He made his bed and now he has to lay on it.
@melaniehettinger454 2 күн бұрын
The regret….
@TOXPRO_official 9 ай бұрын
Hi everyone, if you liked our film THE SAILOR, we would like to introduce you to our special making-of series, which shows many interesting details from behind the camera and provides some additional insights into the life of Paul Johnson. Watch all episodes here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iraff5RqtcXboKc.html
@jimmartin1803 28 күн бұрын
I didn’t think I was gonna live this bloody long…… I hear ya buddy.
@thors-hammer1 5 ай бұрын
Not only is this a beautiful documentary and story but also beautifully shot. Congrats!
@DaveAdams308 26 күн бұрын
The most amazing man living the most amazing life. Thoroughly enjoyed a very thought provoking montage of his life.
@MrAfdasdfa 18 күн бұрын
This is possibly the most heart wrenching thing that the algo has ever fed me. Riveting stuff from the producers. 10/10
@brianbates688 Ай бұрын
What a lovely old fella. If only we could all be so simple and minimalistic. Bravo Mr. Johnson.
@brucewalker5890 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the documentary. I admired Paul Johnson and his Venus designs when I read about him in the 70s. I too dreamed of sailing oceans and designed and built my own vessel which I sailed to the South Pacific but the practical side took over and I considered our children first about which I have no regrets. I always wanted to return to the sea but life kinda got in the way. My book A Passion for Sailing is an anthology of my stories. I am sad that Paul has spent these last years mostly lonely and having regrets about the decisions he made. When you’ve reached the height of crossing an ocean the choice is to do it again (and again as Paul did) or give it away, move on and find something else to do. I wonder how many of those 70s sailing adventurers/vagabonds are still out there?
@trixwoodz Ай бұрын
Now 72yo, I had the gift of sailing some of the Carribean from 1970-73, in lieu of going to Vietnam. Love this docu. I should write a book about my experiences there, but may not, my end is near...,
@ariawashburn6043 29 күн бұрын
My dad, 80 years now. He was good friends w Paul
@rkstreeter 25 күн бұрын
I'm 65 and just starting my adventure on the water..... It's never too late@@trixwoodz
@user-qd2ky3mg9o Ай бұрын
The people there are so kind and helpful. God bless them.
@daviddigital6887 23 күн бұрын
And he's yelling at them like they were dogs
@Ryan-jx4vh Ай бұрын
He didn't seem to have many meaningful relationships, but he was fortunate to benefit from the kindness of those around him. It was sad seeing his alcoholism only add to his melancholy. I took this as a life lesson to place a deep importance on relationships. Most of us will truly desire to be surrounded by friends and family in our last days. Rest up, sailor. 🙏
@autonomousindividual7780 14 күн бұрын
Most, but not all. Relationships don't always strengthen you. In society today they coerce you to accept a way of life and thinking that is becoming increasingly sick. They tell you not to drive yourself crazy if you don't want to participate.
@blakeytv 5 күн бұрын
This guy followed his own star, has a trail of abandoned relationships and children, drowns himself in substances, and yet still has the gall to not think of himself as selfish. If he just owned his merciless independence I’d have more respect for him. You can’t have it both ways.
@georgegrader9038 4 ай бұрын
Adored the man, loved this amazing film.
@hopemanley4358 2 ай бұрын
Good luck to you traveler's. I will be with you in spirit.
@johnnycrash3270 Ай бұрын
Right On Paul Jonson 👍Few Men are so true to themselves You have lived an Adventures Life an Exciting Life. Captain Johnson a very Remarkable MAN 🙏❤
@bluewaterwomen Ай бұрын
Kama
@melaniehettinger454 2 күн бұрын
I would love to see a documentary with his family and ex girlfriends, etc about their thoughts about Paul
@mikeulkheul Ай бұрын
Wow, wow wow! I never like or comment anything but had to make an exception, thank you for publishing this
@CemKumru-ue5lt 22 күн бұрын
John seemed deeper than the Ocean, lost in deep thoughts. I could see the old boat in his eyes. He was getting ready for the end journey.
@dancastillo27 Ай бұрын
So many damn questions, lol: 1. How the hell did you manage to get so many candid shots of Paul? You must be a completely different kind of cinematographer - the serene shots from far a way to the intimate scenes of Paul Day Dreaming on the boat - so good. 2. Can we all chip in to get Paul a new engine? 3. Did you guys notice the ball on Paul's side - he's got to get that checked out, lol! 4. Can we give props to that wonderful man who tried to fix Paul's engine (Gus).... what a kind and generous human. 5. I'm so curious about all of Paul's many children, lol but mostly the little blond guy in all his photos. Is it worth trying to get them in touch. It appears he is in so much pain and yearns for reconnect. 6. At around 19:36, Paul discusses with Gus the poor condition of his boats engine - I'm not sure if this was intentional but WOW! What a wonderful symbolism for Paul and what's happening in his life. Could it be that his boat's engine is a sort of metaphor for Paul's own physical heart? Much like an engine with way too many hours, His heart's long journey is nearing it's end :( What a beautifully done documentary. Thank you so much for making this film.
@dead_clownx4697 18 күн бұрын
He passed away
@dancastillo27 18 күн бұрын
Oh man. 😢@dead_clownx4697
@c.h9604 Ай бұрын
R.I.P the legend sailor
@fullarmorpreparedness5606 Ай бұрын
God bless all the friends this man has.
@Redmanfms Ай бұрын
I really hope somebody preserved his effects. Those logbook have beautiful artwork in them.
@silentlatif 15 күн бұрын
What a great movie! Its more of an Artfilm actually. Too good.
@ulikethat104 Ай бұрын
I woke up two weeks ago and wanted to sail around the world. Tired of my life and the risk I have not taken.Which lead me to watching this. Paul is an incredible person and Incredible people live incredibly. Maybe one day I will get my one way ticket to freedom but for now I really appreciate the connections the relationships and the people that contribute to my life. Even though I am not an incredible person, I do have people in my life that are.
@melaniehettinger454 2 күн бұрын
Paul abandoned meaningful people in his life….in the end it’s very sad and lonely.
@etiennejager8701 5 күн бұрын
This man was a warrior, keeping on, alone for the most part can be no easy task at such an age
@Moe-lt2nh 3 ай бұрын
One of the best documentary
@joeybarrie9778 27 күн бұрын
thank you to all who helps this man ,you are good people
@13thbiosphere Ай бұрын
Died at the age of 83 pretty good going. this documentary is a sad tribute quite a powerful meditation..... Half a bottle of rum is equal to two bottles of red wine quite excessive in terms of alcohol content. I think he. had enough of life quite a decent age
@murrat Ай бұрын
I watched this twice now. There are a few old guys like him still out there. I spent some time anchored solo on my sailboat in that same sleepy bay. One night was enough.
@chilloften 15 күн бұрын
Why, why was one night enough?
@murrat 15 күн бұрын
@@chilloften Too sleepy for me. Headed for Grenada after one night.
@chilloften 15 күн бұрын
@@murrat Sounds heavenly, enjoy.
@alexherd939 9 күн бұрын
This was an amazing experience to watch
@Arfabiscuit Ай бұрын
Fascinating character he lived and died his way good on him
@leek901 Ай бұрын
absolutely beautiful, thank you
@strictlywrenching 23 күн бұрын
His art is wild
@virginiai.3632 2 ай бұрын
This was extraordinary.
@user-hf1me5si1y Ай бұрын
lots of great weed smokers turn to great drinkers late in life, the alkaline nature of alcohol becomes much better...such a great film and man...
@jameswilson8289 Ай бұрын
stumbled upon this fantastic film when i probably needed it the most. thank you!
@KandMe1 Ай бұрын
It’s honest. Heard one guy saying his grandfather at the end to.d him right at the last your conscience is very active and brings up all the things where you went wrong. It’s a lot to deal with suddenly, his gran advised him to deal with it now while he can and not wait.
@norbertmoravek9467 Ай бұрын
he lives his live like he wants.... i know a few of them who are also doing the same like he does he is only to admire...
@anthonysomers116 Ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@kapkone 3 ай бұрын
Wow, masterful documentary
@user-hf1me5si1y Ай бұрын
My dad was a successful US surgeon, made lots of money, also lived for himself and for others, loved travelling an drinking and work, but had the same thing to say towards the end, 'didn't think i would live this long,'...life is poetic whether you live it that way and more if you do...
@2dasea Ай бұрын
Thank you AA
@bimbledwadle 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful
@kimstarling1766 Ай бұрын
Amazing.
@klintkaos 25 күн бұрын
what a amazing story to stumble upon , beautiful documentary.
@gadaffi1000 Ай бұрын
Thank you Lucia for a wonderful film. Hats off to the cinematographer also.
@Incognito-vc9wj 27 күн бұрын
The production quality of this was sublime.
@rabhoo9584 Ай бұрын
Great documentary.loved it ❤
@bido8176 2 ай бұрын
This movie is well done in itself but it is hardly a story of Paul’s life. It barely discusses his adventures sailing the world and visiting islands and other countries. It also doesnt really talk about his boat building trade which seemed extensive. Overall its a pretty depressing film about an old sailor on his last days and leaves the viewer wanting to know more about his life. Was there ever a book written about him? He should have written a bibliography.
@arlaban22 Ай бұрын
You understand what it is but you don't see it either. The movie is not a study of his life in the classical sence it is a window into his life now. His life now, isn't famous for building boats or for sailing across the Atlantic. Its photos from the past and problems with his boat and his health. You get to live his present life with him, which can be depressing but at the end of our lives it can get depressing but there is beauty too. He is alone but not alone at the same time. He is married to his boat.
@WallyBraun 28 күн бұрын
If you squint just a bit, this film becomes a study in the existential human condition told from the perspective of one of us. An old man is depicted reminiscing most poignantly about how he was shaped, as we all are, in our formative years by factors beyond our control, in this case by an intimate loss: @56:25 “Her name was Diana. I lived with her for 9 months, wallowing around in my mother's tummy. And so, she's part of me. I still dream about her. Twins are sort of… They're glued together. She was only tiny when she died. I grew up through a war. The Germans bombed the school. And then she disappeared before I really got to know her... If my sister hadn't died, I wouldn't be who I am; Of course, I wouldn't.” Life is beautiful not just in spite of, but precisely because it is ephemeral.
@bido8176 27 күн бұрын
@@arlaban22 I do see it for what it is. It’s a good movie, no doubt. But the trailer leads one to believe it’s more about his whole life, rather than just the end. It’s a shame he passed away, as a documentary of his adventures would have been captivating. He was well known in the fringe sailing world especially in the Caribbean. At the very least, it leaves the viewer wanting to know much more about Paul and the life he led. I see now that a book called “Memories of the Sea” was written about him. Maybe I will try there.
@daviddigital6887 23 күн бұрын
I was impressed with the people and how helpful they were to the old man. I've heard that Tyrel Bay is kinda like an old folks home for old cruisers. Im sure they have to help other folks too. I don't think his life is anymore tragic than millions of other old folks drooling on themselves in assisted living homes.
@dwaynesbadchemicals 18 күн бұрын
It seems he looked on that shore at the end - as it would be his last look on land.
@blakeaaron5698 22 күн бұрын
Extraordinarily beautiful, many thanks for putting it together.
@MrCrookedOne 29 күн бұрын
very well done and really made me think about keeping my eye on the now.
@kaare65 Ай бұрын
Brilliant and beautiful ❤️❤️
@Ultra54able 20 күн бұрын
That was fantastic! Thankyou for sharing this with us.
@leemeadows1234 2 ай бұрын
Moving documentary
@michaelvetrano6877 27 күн бұрын
Excellent documentary
@folkq 21 күн бұрын
Beautiful film.
@timothytrimble5062 Ай бұрын
sadly he ended up as a somewhat functioning alcoholic, very melancholic
@stuartpalmer3793 9 күн бұрын
It is impossible to live life on your own terms without having to be selfish and ultimately hurting the ones dear to you. It's all about balance.
@melaniehettinger454 2 күн бұрын
I would love to hear his families take
@_MISTY-RAIN_ 25 күн бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏 THANK YOU, That was awesome!
@chilloften 15 күн бұрын
I love this so much, to bits. I can do understand his love of that water and boat and sea life, and just being, with that. And also his contemplations on relationships, and children. And I just love him for it. He missed his children, yet they do grow up and get their own lives, and perhaps on the other side of a country. And yes we all want that one true love, thru thick and thin, but I’ve found that to be very rare. Anyway, I found it on Prime and typed it in here on YT to read others comments on it. Because honestly, I can’t get this film out of my head. I was so moved, even by the kind radio voices warning of the weather to come. I just want to be in that easy, gentle, kind place. Or on a boat with nature all around me.
@SilverEyeFilmsNZ Ай бұрын
Great documentary
@jankowalski2652 22 күн бұрын
Great documents enjoyed every minute of it ❤
@maddog.mcewan Ай бұрын
beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@alexandercharehjoo7744 20 күн бұрын
Excellent documentary 👏 👍
@uwekruggel8674 Ай бұрын
A legend in the sailing world
@chryseluna1648 14 күн бұрын
I feel you Paul. You’re a beautiful soul ⭐️❣️⭐️ I’m so glad he decided to set sail and not wait for the engine to be fixed?
@andreflavell3453 Ай бұрын
to the young beautiful intelligent people that made this documentary. you are more than creative. i have watched many times . i to live alone on a yacht with my dog . adversity builds courage and strength and humanity
@trumpswilly Ай бұрын
aweomme
@TranzVangal 2 ай бұрын
😢😢😢I feel like this man needs a lot of therapy and healing drinking himself to death is so sad to see.. hard to see him with a hangover and getting even more depressed😮😢😢😢
@arnodepooter Күн бұрын
very inspiring. made me start watercolor painting :)
@GrumpyOldMan9 29 күн бұрын
Wonderful tripod doc
@CarolSteinfeld Ай бұрын
Great filmmaking
@Videoviaggio 11 күн бұрын
Molto, molto bello.
@davidtalbot3741 Ай бұрын
Nice story
@matsamuels9197 25 күн бұрын
Nothing like being fucken real. Great docco. Thanks 😊
@eppro2197 Ай бұрын
Interesting
@j-melee3964 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this great documentary. It's a very well-made movie. I was deeply inspired by this movie, and it made me value God and my life more.
@globaladventures1093 19 күн бұрын
Great piece of filming, what a guy....I am 66 and just bought my first boat BLACK DUCK moored in Greece getting some work done at the mo, then I am gonna sail sail sail for as long as my body will allow. Sold all land based things, just me and the Duck from now on end.
@uncledan2u 17 күн бұрын
Good luck bro, all the best 🤲.
@globaladventures1093 14 күн бұрын
@@uncledan2u Many thanks.... learning new things everyday.... nice and slow i say, no rush...
@melaniehettinger454 2 күн бұрын
When you bring a child into the World, that child/children are your first priority…..what a loss in this family. He is an alcoholic and has gone his whole life abandoning people. He is super interesting and would have been an asset to his children and grandchildren!!!
@rubyrubeni4076 22 күн бұрын
One of the Argonauts reborn just to do this LIFE thing on his terms
@kyledurkee7755 Ай бұрын
a true badass.
@jlowman318 Ай бұрын
I just found this documentary on prime and I would actually enjoy having a drink with Mr. Johnson on the sailboat swap stories. Jesus loves you Mr. Johnson. God loves you very much. I’m 50 years old in been disabled for 14 years trying to chase that dream my wife is very successful at her job, my daughters married off has her life now before it used to be my wife would go off to work and then my daughter would be here with me obviously because she was an old enough to go anywhere and move out. I’ve always loved the navy because the boats my first favorite movie to watch was cocktail, my first saw that sailboat in the water mentally freeing now 50 years old maybe I’ll get into learning how to drive a boat and learn how to be my own captain of a sailboat
@mange2 20 күн бұрын
The phrase 'just as God intended', comes to mind.
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