Stories that awaken. Films that endure. Wisdom that travels.
Crazy Wisdom Films and Publishing believes that everyone possesses remarkable potential. Our stories, films, and land-based tours are designed to awaken the wisdom within — through real-life stories that resonate across generations, and a spirituality that transcends all barriers. This site is home to the Unruly Mystic film series, the philosophy behind the work, and the filmmaker behind it all.
The Unruly Mystic Film Series
An independent documentary series exploring the spiritual connection to creativity, nature, and health. Each film profiles a historical figure whose life and work continue to speak to how we understand the natural world, our own creativity, and our place within it.
The Unruly Mystic: Saint Hildegard (2014)
The 12th-century abbess, composer, healer, and Doctor of the Church — patron saint of creativity. Premiered in Germany. Learn more →
The Unruly Mystic: John Muir (2018)
America’s first environmental activist — naturalist, conservationist, and founder of the Sierra Club. Premiered at Yosemite National Park. Learn more →
About the Filmmaker
Michael M. Conti is a Boulder, Colorado filmmaker, educator, and media producer with nearly four decades of experience — from Hollywood productions to Fortune 500 product development to independent documentary filmmaking. A native Coloradan shaped by both the Rocky Mountain landscape and an academic family environment, Conti developed a lifelong interest in the intersection of science, spirituality, nature, and storytelling. Read more about the mission behind Crazy Wisdom Films.