The American Hobo Explained

Director:Bobb Hopkins
Runtime:87 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The American Hobo is a 2003 documentary film by writer and director Bobb Hopkins.

Content

The documentary examines the history and culture of American hobos. The documentary is narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Ernest Borgnine. It features interviews with Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Michener and musician Merle Haggard.[1]

The film received an honorable mention at the 2003 George Lindsey/UNA Film Festival.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Fox . Bette-Lee . The American Hobo: History of the Railroading Worker . Library Journal . 8 . 128 . 165 . May 1, 2003 .
  2. http://www.rosettastonepictures.net/html/press/lindseyfest2003.htm 2003 George Lindsey/UNA Film Festival awards