Gnarly Bay, the guys who brought you “Rambo Day,” are back with a compelling story aptly titled “The Important Places." The story follows lifestyle and adventure photographer Forest Woodward who sets out to reunite with his father and a sense of youth after unearthing a poem. I will not give away more, as the story needs to be watched to be truly understood and appreciated.
The video itself includes archival footage from friends and family, still images, and newly shot video. In doing so, they give Woodward's aging father life again, allowing you to see a tired man revert back to his early thirties. More importantly it talks of the places that we find important, that allow us to find ourselves again, no matter how old we are. A place where age is but a memory and we become who we truly are. It encourages you to find yourself by living in the moment.
Partnering with American Rivers and the Grand Canyon, the talented folks who created this video are also asking that we preserve the important places so that future generations may find and make their own important places outside of the big cities.
this is a eyeopener for me, so much inspiration, Thanks for sharing
Anytime Daniel! Check out their Vimeo pages, tons of great stuff on there. Dana, one of the founders of Gnarly Bay, has also been giving some online talks lately. Check those out if you can.
Never posted on Fstoppers until today, what an inspirational video, message and life lesson! Not to mention the fine cinematography and execution of the video is superb, great work and thanks for sharing!
As one about to turn 69 I might share this with my sons and see if we can organise a trip to some of the important places. Great video. well done.
Love this one.