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The Great American Hobo

The Great American Hobo

198030m
Documentary

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Released

Release

1980

Runtime

30m

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The Great American Hobo produced in 1980 features the music of Supertramp's "Take the Long Way Home" documenting the men and women who rode freight trains. Shot in 14 states and culminates with the Hobo Convention in Britt Iowa. Premiered the Independent Eye series for PBS in 1980.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
30m
Jul 4, 1980
Languages
English
Director
Bobb Hopkins
Production
Super Chief Films
Super Chief Films
PBS
PBS
Production Countries
United States of America
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