The Big Lonely

Documentary Documenting the 7th season of one mans extraordinary isolation in the wilderness The Big Lonely captures the essence of loneliness survival and resilience of the human spirit in a uniquely filmed manner Director David Manougian unveils the captivating intimate and redemptive story of Michael Nelms and his dog Tic who after becoming homeless chose a life in a remote wilderness hideout over living under a bridge Micheals stunning selfshot account is at once gritty and heartwarming sorrowful yet aweinspiring as we eavesdrop on a man surviving in a selfbuilt cabin dealing with the physical and mental hardships of such a life The Big Lonely is a far too common American Story told in an uncommonly personal fulllength documentary