The World Before Your Feet (2018)

For over six years, and for reasons he can't explain, Matt Green, 37, has been walking every block of every street in New York City - a journey of more than 8,000 miles. THE WORLD BEFORE ... See full summary »

Director:

Jeremy Workman

Star:

Matt Green

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Matt Green	...	Himself

Storyline

For over six years, and for reasons he can't explain, Matt Green, 37, has been walking every block of every street in New York City - a journey of more than 8,000 miles. THE WORLD BEFORE YOUR FEET tells the story of one man's unusual personal quest and the unexpected journey of discovery, humanity, and wonder that ensues.

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Taglines:

One City. 8000 Miles.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

The World Before Your Feet

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$22,482, 25 November 2018

Gross USA:

$268,644

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$268,644

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wheelhouse Creative

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A Peculiar, yet Beautiful Story of New York

The World Before Your Feet was well-received in its world premiere at Austin's SXSW Film Festival. It is the strange story of 37-year-old Matt Green who dropped out of normal life to begin a project of walking approximately 8000 miles of every street, park, beach and cemetery in New York City. He has chosen to be intentionally homeless - staying with different friends - so as to pursue some sort of massive performance art project of exploring and photographing every block of the massive city. The documentary is beautifully filmed and really is, in part, a tribute to the beauty and complexity of the organism that is that most remarkable and complicated city. The film is entertaining and beautiful.

The central conundrum of Mark Green's journey is never really answered. I get the feeling that Green is either running away or running towards something, or perhaps a little bit of both. I'm not sure he really understands his own "Forrest Gump"-like journey. I hope the walker eventually finds the direction he wants to travel with his life. Perhaps the film maker should have asked some questions about Green's mental condition since his behavior seems to be somewhat irrational. Recommended for those open to the highly unconventional.