This is the last documentary I saw in theaters. The World Before Your Feet is a documentary about a guy, a self sustaining homeless, walking across every square inch of New York City available to him. What started off as ridiculous ended up very inspiring and heartfelt. I actually teared up in the theater at one point. This dude did a Reddit AMA and answered one of my questions.
Question:
Hey! I saw your movie! Great movie! It’s wild to think you’ve walked down my block at some point. When is your favorite season to walk? If you don’t have a preferred season, what kind of unique characteristic does each season bring to your walk?
Thank you!
Answer:
Yes, early on I realized I would walk by the house of every person who lives in NYC. That idea blew me away!
In terms of my own personal weather preferences, I love the fall. Cool and dry. Summer is a killer for me, way more than winter. It brings the unique and wonderful characteristics of profuse sweating and chafing. It sounds cheesy, but watching life spring up from the seemingly barren earth is a profoundly moving part of a long spring walk. And the peace and solitude of walking in the frigid cold in the depths of winter is far more soothing and meditative than I had previously realized.
But it’s important for me to see the city in all seasons, regardless of how much I enjoy the weather. Sometimes I almost like the most unpleasant days best, because they underline how much I love what I’m doing. If I feel really good at the end of a day of shitty weather, it must be all due to the walking!
Afghan Cycles:
I saw this about a month ago, and was beyond moved. It combines two of some of my favorite things, bicycles and social progression. It also made me tear.
MAD TIGER!
This is the documentary I just finished watching a few moments ago.
It needs no introduction.
Also made me tear.