Eat the Sun is the fascinating story of one man’s journey into the little-known world of sungazing - a growing worldwide practice that encourages practitioners to stare directly at the sun to derive physical or spiritual energy and replenishment.

Sungazers claim a multitude of health benefits including better eye sight, enhanced vitality, weight loss and, in a few startling cases, a total lack of the need for food.

Enter Mason, a winter-sports lover on a cross-country adventure that links him with a variety of colourful sungazers. Mason is driven to find a higher-calling, and thinks this mysterious practice could be the key. Discovering a sungazing spiritual guru, Mason attempts to gaze at the sun for an astounding 44 minutes a day.

He’s feeling more energised, more alive, and on the brink of something magical… but is there something else going on that he can’t see with his own fixated eyes?

Awards and Festivals

Winner
Jury Prize, United Film Festival Chicago 2011

Official Selection
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival 2011

What Buyers Say

“Eat The Sun is one of those films that stays with you for a long time after you see it. The journey Mason takes, with so many twists and intrigues, makes for a riveting viewing adventure. Just fascinating stuff!”
- Kate Pearson, SVP of Programming, The Documentary Channel U.S

Reviews
“An extremely fascinating doc about the unbelievable world of sungazing.”
Christopher Campbell, IndieWIRE

“One of the most unique documentaries of the year.”
Andrew Johnson, MovieChatter