Stringbean tells the story of ultrarunner Joe McConaughy as he attempts to break the speed record on the Appalachian Trail. It takes most hikers 5-6 months to complete the 2,190-mile-long trail, but in the summer of 2017, Joe set out to hike it in 45 days. This short documentary offers a raw look at life on the trail from Joe’s perspective, as he tries to hike 50 miles a day for 45 consecutive days on America’s most iconic long trail.
As a self-supported attempt, Joe wasn’t allowed to have any crew present. All of the footage in this documentary comes from a GoPro that Joe carried in his backpack. The result is an honest glimpse at the reality of life on trail.
