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201492 minGdocumentary

Porches. Being Alone

201492 minGdocumentary

Six young musicians travel across the United States in a breaking down bus, relying on new friends for food and shelter along the way.

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Six young musicians travel across the United States in a breaking down bus, relying on new friends for food and shelter along the way.

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Heather Craigdirector

Aaron Mainecast

Kevin Farrantcast

Seiya Jewellcast

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Six young musicians travel across the United States in a breaking down bus. They visit various towns, where new friends offer them shelter and meals. Along the way, the band members share their experiences as independent artists. Directed by Heather Craig, the 92-minute documentary captures the challenges and camaraderie of life on the road in 2014.

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