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The Great American Hobo

The Great American Hobo

1980-07-04
  • Documentary
30 minutes

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.

Bobb HopkinsDirector
Bobb HopkinsWriter

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