Documentary Documenting the 7th season of one mans extraordinary isolation in the wilderness The Big Lonely captures the essence of loneliness survival and resilience of the human spirit in a uniquely filmed manner Director David Manougian unveils the captivating intimate and redemptive story of Michael Nelms and his dog Tic who after becoming homeless chose a life in a remote wilderness hideout over living under a bridge Micheals stunning selfshot account is at once gritty and heartwarming sorrowful yet aweinspiring as we eavesdrop on a man surviving in a selfbuilt cabin dealing with the physical and mental hardships of such a life The Big Lonely is a far too common American Story told in an uncommonly personal fulllength documentary