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202037 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Rail Fan

202037 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Every day, young men from the inner city gather in New York City's subway system to immerse themselves in its sights and sounds.

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Every day, young men from the inner city gather in New York City's subway system to immerse themselves in its sights and sounds.

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James Stuartdirector

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Beneath the bustling streets of New York City, a group of young men gathers in the subway system. They are rail fans, drawn not by the need to commute but by a passion for the sights and sounds of the trains. Each day, they ride the crowded, aging cars, finding joy in the rhythm of the system. Their fascination reveals a hidden subculture that thrives in the underground, where the subway becomes a refuge from the chaos above.

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