Big River Man is the hilarious comedy-adventure which tells the extraordinary tale of one man’s dream to swim the length of the world’s biggest river – The Amazon.
 
Martin Strel is 53 years old, overweight and drinks too much.  He sets out on his incredible mission full of hope and determination but soon discovers the dangers of the 5,430km river, risking his life trying to avoid piranhas, snakes, crocodiles and sharks!
 
As the journey gets ever more demanding Strel battles to keep his sanity, but with a lust for life, parties with the locals and the help of plenty of wine, he turns the ultimate endurance test into a unique, captivating and unforgettable adventure of a lifetime.