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Riding the Rails (1997)

72Min

7.6 ( 176 Votes )100 %

Riding the Rails follows the journey of teenage boys and girls, as well as older men and women, as they travel across the United States by train during the 1930s. The film explores the themes of survival, poverty, and loneliness, as well as the camaraderie and sense of freedom experienced by these transient individuals. It also delves into the harsh realities of hunger, theft, and the violence faced by those living on the fringes of society. Through interviews and newsreel footage, the documentary provides a powerful insight into the lives of those who rode the rails during one of America's most difficult times.

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