The Great American Hobo

The Great American Hobo

30 mins | Documentary | July 4, 1980

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.

The Great American Hobo

30 mins | Documentary | July 4, 1980

The Great American Hobo
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.
Producers Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Super Chief Films
Original title The Great American Hobo
Directors Bobb Hopkins
Writers Bobb Hopkins

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