The hour-long, high definition production is an intimate documentary focusing on capturing the essence of the literary and spiritual force that is Peter Matthiessen. Novelist, travel writer, explorer, Zen monk Matthiessen is all this and more. The documentary will be a dynamic interplay between a host of elements including: interviews with Peter Matthiessen, excerpts from his writings and anecdotes from those who know him, have worked and traveled with him; and those who have been inspired by his work. The interviews will center on how the events and circumstances of his life have shaped his point-of-view, established the trajectory of his spiritual quest and guided his selection of subject matter. Narrated by Glenn Close.