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| − | * The film does a great job at glamorizing the AT, so much that it made me want to hike it. | + | * The film does a great job at glamorizing the AT, so much that it made me want to hike it (though I probably never will). |
* There is beautiful video from all the most important landmarks as well as various native flora and fauna. | * There is beautiful video from all the most important landmarks as well as various native flora and fauna. | ||
* The film really emphasizes the bonding of family and friends that takes place along the trail. | * The film really emphasizes the bonding of family and friends that takes place along the trail. | ||
Revision as of 10:01, 24 July 2020
Walking Home is a 2016 two-part documentary directed by Ryan Leighton about hiking the Appalachian Trail. It focuses on a father and son duo who walk the 2,200 mile trail from Georgia to Maine, but also includes the adventures of a couple other hikers as well.
Personal
This documentary came up in my YouTube feed in 2017, I think after I finished reading A Walk In the Woods. I was fascinated by it, and it certainly made hiking the Appalachian Trail seem very interesting to me.
Status
I don't own this film, but I have seen it multiple times.
Review
Good
- The film does a great job at glamorizing the AT, so much that it made me want to hike it (though I probably never will).
- There is beautiful video from all the most important landmarks as well as various native flora and fauna.
- The film really emphasizes the bonding of family and friends that takes place along the trail.
Bad
- After watching a lot of preparatory videos about hiking the AT, I realized that the documentary really glosses over the monotony of a 2,200 mile hike as well as the difficult conditions that often occur.
Ugly
- Nothing.
Media
Videos
Links
- boothbayregister.com/article/walking-home-ryan-leighton-s-world-premiere-documentary-hits-harbor-theatre/75777 - Article about the premiere.
