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The Great American Hobo

The Great American Hobo

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  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 4, 1980

Runtime

0h 30m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

The Great American Hobo

Production Companies

Super Chief Films, PBS

Director

Bobb Hopkins

Description

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.