n. Forrest Man

FORREST MAN:
THE STORY OF JADAV PAYENG

William Douglas McMaster
Polygon Window Productions & Title Media
2014, 1 min 14 sec

Since the 1970’s Majuli islander Jadav Payeng has been planting trees in order to save his island. To date he has single handedly planted a forest larger than Central Park NYC. His forest has transformed what was once a barren wasteland, into a lush oasis. Humble yet passionate and philosophical about his work. Payeng takes us on a journey into his incredible forest.