idow-02786 This documentary really is a small charmer. It's one of the shorter ones, but even in the small amount of time it has, it manages to convey one of the most moving and meaningful messages of the modern world. The environment is sustained on a delicate balance, and the thought of one person alone trying to conserve it lifts your spirits. It is an incredible true story of how one person can make a difference, even if no one notices at first, and even if the entire forces of the world are against you. The story alone is enough to inspire you. Jadav Payeng is one of the very embodiments of nobility, for he is able to carry out a single task every day for years with no intention to reap the rewards. The results his work has presented will leave you in awe. The documentary filmmaker Jitu Kalita stumbled upon this man by accident, but he made the right call to tell Jadav's story. If these two people alone can make such a difference, then it makes you wonder how much would change if the entire world did the same. The pacing is slightly slow, but it's designed that way to make you more aware of the situation and make it seem more in real time than lapsed. The documentary has this gritty feeling that gives it a more realistic feel. You would never believe that this documentary is a professional one. The clips themselves are slightly shaky, but it isn't enough to deter you from the story, and only adds to the realistic feeling. The angles the shots are taken either close-up to the face of whoever's talking, or wide enough to show an entire landscape. The audio and music paired with the video gives the entire documentary a light feeling, especially the gentle piano. Everyone who is fan for documentaries will like this, and everyone who feels like they can't make a difference will definitely consider changing their mindset. I recommend this to everyone who wants to fight for change.

ellamitchell There are so many people that just live life without trying to make a difference, people need to make a change in the world especially when everything you love could by destroyed. This documentary should, and will change the way people think about the world. Jadav Payeng has grown so much vegetation over the past 40 years. This man can save the island by continuing his forest. This video is very touching and it has inspired me to do something big. Jadav Payeng has devoted his life to the forest and goes out every day. The music makes the video so much more believable in the way of being emotional. I highly recommend this video and I hope when he passes people will continue making it bigger.

christopheripsen I think its a great idea but the progress was too slow for my liking I can see where they're coming from as a forest takes a long time. I found the target audience is a mature demographic. However there was some nice low panning shots of the Forest Man and some nice shots of the trees and the music music matched these shots. Overall it would be a good film if it was a bit faster and i really like the idea of stopping erosion on that small island.

jennileevanrooyen 'Forest man' is an amazing story, which is truly inspiring. This Short documentary outlines Jadav Payeng's care and consideration for the conservation of the environment. Jadav Payeng used his own time to single handed plant a forest that is now bigger than central park. His story is very moving and inspiring and is very introspective. The music and slow paced filming recreates the time taken to create a forest on Maujili Island. I would recommend for you to watch this short documentary. This story is very touching and makes you question how lucky we really are to live in this world.