Ayahuasca Now

They survived the war. Now they must face the battle within.

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where the spirit of the jungle whispers through the canopy, a group of veterans embark on a journey unlike any they’ve ever known. Far from the battlefield, yet still bearing its echoes — they don’t come to forget, but to finally feel what was buried beneath the noise of survival.

This is Ayahuasca Now.

Guided by ancient plant medicine and the wisdom of indigenous shamans, these brave men and women trade the battlefield for the jungle… and the noise of trauma for the silence within. What unfolds is not just a healing quest, but a reckoning with the soul. As the veil between worlds thins, they confront the ghosts of their past: the invisible wounds of war, the scars etched into their spirits, and the deep yearning to come home — not to a country but to themselves.

This is a story of pain, of courage, and of return — a journey into the jungle, the soul, and the truth that sometimes, the only way to win the war within… is to surrender.

  • This documentary includes emotionally intense content related to trauma, PTSD, combat experiences, and the therapeutic use of ayahuasca. It features veterans sharing deeply personal stories, which may include discussions of war, psychological distress, and emotional breakdowns. Viewer discretion is advised, especially for those sensitive to themes of trauma or mental health struggles. *
Featuring: Harold Maier (US Army), Brenda Russell (US Army), Jesse Gould (US Ranger), Dayna Porter Gomez (US Air Force), Ryan Lundbohm (US Marine Corps), Jared Rinehart (US Marine), Andrew Payne (US Army), Alex Seymour (UK Royal Marine)
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English, Spanish