The Great American Hobo (1980)

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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.

Director: Bobb Hopkins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Screenplay

Production: Super Chief Films, PBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

riding the rail, hobo

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More Films by Director: Bobb Hopkins
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great American Hobo about?
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.
Who directed The Great American Hobo?
The Great American Hobo was directed by Bobb Hopkins.
How long is The Great American Hobo?
The Great American Hobo has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is The Great American Hobo?
The Great American Hobo is a Documentary film.
Where was The Great American Hobo produced?
The Great American Hobo was produced in United States of America.