The Chewing Gum Man follows a quirky, quietly brilliant artist who spends his days painting miniature artworks onto discarded pieces of chewing gum scattered across the streets. What might look like a strange habit at first becomes something far more tender — a personal attempt to connect with an ever-changing world, one tiny piece at a time.
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At its core, this film explores the desire to leave a mark in a city that rarely slows down long enough to notice you. Through intimate documentary storytelling, we uncover the motivations behind this unusual craft: the love of small details, the need to reclaim overlooked spaces, and the hope that a passer-by might pause long enough to feel something.
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This short documentary looks beyond the novelty of the art and into the emotional life of the person making it. It’s a film about noticing — about paying attention to the forgotten corners of everyday life and finding beauty in places most people step over without a thought.

Visually, the project blends textured, close-up detail with the wider pace of the streets surrounding him, drawing a contrast between the vastness of the city and the tiny scale of his work. The tone is warm, reflective, slightly eccentric, and deeply human — capturing the essence of someone who creates not for recognition, but for connection.

The Chewing Gum Man is ultimately a story about presence, creativity, and the universal urge to be part of something bigger than ourselves. It serves as a standalone portrait of an unconventional artist, and a reminder that even in the busiest places, the smallest gestures can speak the loudest.