A Walker in the City — on Film

Documentary of the Week | Nov 23, 2018

In the documentary, “The World Before Your Feet,” the camera follows Matt Green, a former civil engineer who’s on a mission to walk 8000 miles of New York City’s streets and parks. Filmmaker Jeremy Workman follows in Green’s footsteps and allows us to vicariously experience a multitude of the city’s wonders, including its people.

— Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers

For more information, click here to visit the official film web site.

 

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