WALKING HOME-Part 1- Appalachian Trail Documentary

[RLfilmmaker]

Hi guys. I'm new to this forum, but I'm a filmmaker who followed a father and son on their 2015 thru-hike. I recently posted Part 1 of my new documentary on youtube and I wanted to share it here with all you trail enthusiasts. It's not your typical hike and talk film that I've seen on. I tried to weave as many compelling narratives that I found along the trail. I'm interested in your feedback!

Thanks!

-Ryan Leighton
Boothbay, Maine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXLQ2nkES1Q

[Double Bogey]

Excellent work. Thank you!

[Sandy of PA]

I watched part one a couple days ago, can't wait for part two!

[RLfilmmaker]

Thank you!

[RLfilmmaker]

I watched part one a couple days ago, can't wait for part two!

Thanks Sandy of PA! I'm working on Part 2 right now. Trying to wrap it up just in time for the holidays.

[Starchild]

Don't have time for the you-tube but your title 'Walking Home' has meaning with me that I wanted to share. I live close to the AT in NY, and started in GA in 2013. For about 2/3rds of the trail I comforted myself sometimes that I was just 'Walking Home"

I was helpful for me to know that and helped to transition to trail life, at which time I reached home there is npo question I would continue on to Katahdin, which I did.

[RLfilmmaker]

Beautiful! I'm glad that title had a deeper meaning that you carried with you!

[rocketsocks]

Excellent!
Thanks

[cfaulkn]

My husband and I love all things AT and so watching your video was our pleasure. You did a great job!! The video was high quality as we almost felt like we were there. You did a good job editing too-enjoyed the different stories tied in along the way. Very well done.!!! We can't wait to watch #2.


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[T.S.Kobzol]

Excellent video. I subscribed and am looking forward to more. Thank You!

[RLfilmmaker]

Thank you guy for the kind words and encouragement. It was certainly an amazing experience to get out there on the trail and discover the stories! And there are so many more!

[T.S.Kobzol]

Yes there is tons of stories out there and nowadays plenty of 'footage'. The trick is to be able to edit, cut and present the stories and you are doing it well.

Thank you guy for the kind words and encouragement. It was certainly an amazing experience to get out there on the trail and discover the stories! And there are so many more!

[twilightzone]

Thanks, great work on this - beautifully shot and excellent story telling.

[jgillam]

Excellent work, the camera work and story telling were fantastic. I can't wait to see the rest of it.

[Carl7]

Ryan, thanks for putting together this great story! Enjoy.

[Ohio Chris]

Outstanding, well done!

[egilbe]

I love watching videos and recognizing hikers Ive talked to on the trail. My Gf and I met On Purpose at BSP the year after his hike. He was staying at the park the weekend we bagged Hamlin Peak and North Brother. We talked to him at Roaring Brook as we watched a cow moose walk out into the pond early one evening.

Very nicely done video.

[l0ngterm]

Good Stuff!

[Maineiac64]

Excellent. Thanks.

[T.S.Kobzol]

sooo...when and where can we expect the part 2, 3, 4... ? :-)