Reporter Studs Terkel travels 2,000 miles by Greyhound, meeting a diverse group of passengers across seven states and two time zones.
Synopsis
Reporter Studs Terkel travels 2,000 miles by Greyhound, meeting a diverse group of passengers across seven states and two time zones.
Synopsis
Studs Terkel travels on a Greyhound bus from Seattle to Chicago. Over 2,000 miles through seven states, he meets various passengers. A Native American boxer heads to Montana. A former bank robber now owns a bar. A 99-year-old hotel owner shares her memories. Terkel gathers their stories as he crosses two time zones. The film includes scenes of American landscapes and clips of Greyhound's role in classic films. Terkel returns to his starting point with a collection of voices from the road.
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Why Watch
- Meet a 99-year-old hotel owner still at work.
- Find out about a former bank robber's past.
- See the landscapes from Seattle to Chicago.
Did You Know
- Studs Terkel traveled 2,000 miles by Greyhound across the U.S.
- The film features a 99-year-old woman still running a busy hotel.
- Terkel meets a Native American boxer on his way to Montana.
- The journey covers seven states and two time zones.
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Who traveled 2,000 miles across the United States by Greyhound?
Reporter Studs Terkel traveled 2,000 miles across the United States by Greyhound.
What is the duration of the documentary Ridin' the Dog?
The duration of Ridin' the Dog is 49 minutes.
What types of people does Studs Terkel meet during his journey?
Terkel meets a Native American boxer, a former bank robber, a 99 year old hotel owner, and a pedigree cowboy.
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