Why We Walk

Screening: Friday, 9/27 @ 1:30pm | Run Time: 55 min

Directed by Eric Bishop

Synopsis

WHY WE WALK follows the journey of three Black men, from across the globe, united to empower and de-stigmatize urban communities of color and their participation in the great outdoors. After years of city exploration, The Urban Hikers strive to introduce the power of walking to a community that has historically been underrepresented in this space.

Inspired by the story of the revolutionary abolitionist John Brown, The Urban Hikers embark on a life-changing backpacking pilgrimage from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia- the birthplace of the Civil War- to the nation's capital in Washington, DC.

The Appalachian wilderness serves as a stage to address underlying racial identities and cultural differences within the collective. As tensions rise and provisions dwindle, the team must learn to work as one in order to reach their destination — Mile 0.

Director Statement

As a storyteller, I seek to discover and present the fine line between real life and the transcendent.

My aim with WHY WE WALK is to demonstrate that humanity has the ability to grow and come together through exploration and dialogue. We are made to walk, and to move forward.

Eric Bishop