This documentary gets its own post. If someone could only watch 1 documentary for the rest of their life, I would probably recommend this one (side note: please don't ever ask me to make that decision for someone because it will probably lead to my death after I agonize over the decision for 3 months - I blame ENFJ-ness and being a Libra).
I loved watching this doc. Its about a guy who decides to go a whole month living entirely off Craigslist with these guidelines:
- He cannot have contact with anyone he knows (so he gets a new phone # and email that none of his current people know )
- All he can carry is 1 backpack, laptop, phone and I think that's it. and I think he can only wear the clothes off his back.
(I think those are the guidelines, I watched it like 2 months ago.)
Anyway. So he has to depend on craigslist for food, shelter, transportation...
This documentary will restore your faith in humanity and the kindness of strangers.
It reminds you that a majority of people are caring and kind.
This documentary made me cry as well, but a nice happy cry. A definite must see if you are feeling down or think that America as a country is going down the crapper.
Sometimes it is important to be reminded of that (especially if you are are social worker..) Almost like a Care Bear stare moment if you will.
Also, while doing extensive research for this blog (google searching and then clicking on the website) I found a Craigslist Joe blog. which I am now following on google reader. Score.
