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The Great American Hobo

The documentary "The Great American Hobo" explores the lives of adventurous individuals who traveled by freight train, accompanied by the iconic sounds of Supertramp's "Take the Long Way Home".

The 1980 documentary "The Great American Hobo" showcases the lives of men and women who rode freight trains, set to the soundtrack of Supertramp's "Take the Long Way Home". The film captures their experiences across 14 states, culminating at the Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, and premiered on PBS's Independent Eye series in 1980.

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Great American Hobo

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Info about The Great American Hobo

Studio(s): Super Chief Films, PBS

Originally Released: United States, Jul 04, 1980

Production Country: United States

Budget: $20,000.00

Genres:Documentary, Short