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Black Outside

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"That's for White people..." A phrase that infuriated Gary Wilkerson, Jr. as a young, Black kid wanting to do outdoorsy things, like camping. He wasn't old enough to understand that it was a warning, passed down from generations of Black Americans who weren't permitted to explore the outdoors for fear of being killed. To confront this inherited fear, Wilkerson turns the cameras on himself to document his experience as he challenges himself to conquer the Pacific Crest Trail. This grueling 2,600-mile thru-hike from Mexico to Canada takes six months to complete. With the guidance and support of his ride-or-die best friend and fellow filmmaker Mary Jeanes, Wilkerson sets off on the adventure of a lifetime. This grueling journey is no easy feat -- especially for a guy who's never spent a night outside in his life. As he struggles to navigate the breathtaking wilderness and difficult terrain, we follow his profound path to self-discovery, forming unexpected bonds with fellow hikers, and challenging the notion of what happens to Black people in the woods.

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Alan Ng Film Threat There’s something irresistible about this film, and indeed, there is something within you that must be released, and a 2,600-mile hike might be what the doctor ordered. Rated: 8/10 Aug 29, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Scott E A beautiful and well executed film about personal struggle and discovery through the backdrop of an absolutely epic hike through every terrain possible. This film lingers with you!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Gary Wilkerson Jr.

Director

Mary Jeanes

Director

Gary Wilkerson Jr.

Self

Mary Jeanes

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Whitney Clinkscales

Producer

Brian A. Loschiavo

Producer

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Synopsis "That's for White people..." A phrase that infuriated Gary Wilkerson, Jr. as a young, Black kid wanting to do outdoorsy things, like camping. He wasn't old enough to understand that it was a warning, passed down from generations of Black Americans who weren't permitted to explore the outdoors for fear of being killed. To confront this inherited fear, Wilkerson turns the cameras on himself to document his experience as he challenges himself to conquer the Pacific Crest Trail. This grueling 2,600-mile thru-hike from Mexico to Canada takes six months to complete. With the guidance and support of his ride-or-die best friend and fellow filmmaker Mary Jeanes, Wilkerson sets off on the adventure of a lifetime. This grueling journey is no easy feat -- especially for a guy who's never spent a night outside in his life. As he struggles to navigate the breathtaking wilderness and difficult terrain, we follow his profound path to self-discovery, forming unexpected bonds with fellow hikers, and challenging the notion of what happens to Black people in the woods.
Director
Gary Wilkerson Jr., Mary Jeanes
Producer
Whitney Clinkscales, Brian A. Loschiavo
Distributor
SHOUT! STUDIOS
Production Co
Riverside Entertainment
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 3, 2024
Runtime
1h 20m
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