The New York Times by Ben Kenigsberg
Short of walking with Green, a film is an ideal way to share in his knowledge. And after watching The World Before Your Feet, it’s difficult to look at the city the same way.
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United States · 2018
1h 36m
Director Jeremy Workman
Starring
Genre Documentary
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For over 6 years, Matt Green, 37, has been walking every street in New York City – a total of more than 8000 miles. The World Before Your Feet tells the story of one man’s unusual quest and the journey of discovery, humanity, and wonder that ensues.
The New York Times by Ben Kenigsberg
Short of walking with Green, a film is an ideal way to share in his knowledge. And after watching The World Before Your Feet, it’s difficult to look at the city the same way.
Los Angeles Times by Michael Rechtshaffen
[An] enlightening, life-affirming documentary.
RogerEbert.com by Odie Henderson
Unless you’ve a vested interest in New York City or, like me, you were born and bred within its confines or in its neighboring shadows, The World Before Your Feet may seem like a hard pass for you. But this well-made and intriguing documentary isn’t about New York so much as it is about an unusual idea seen to fruition.
New York, New York, it’s a wonderful town. This movie proves it like none other.
A disarmingly charming documentary about Green’s walk, the people he meets and oh, the things he’s seen.
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