Elderly survivors recall traveling the railroads during the Great Depression, facing loneliness and hardship as they sought economic relief.
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Elderly survivors recall traveling the railroads during the Great Depression, facing loneliness and hardship as they sought economic relief.
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Sam Henriques recalls his youth spent riding the railroads during the Great Depression. "Riding the Rails" features elderly survivors who traveled across the United States out of economic necessity. The film presents their personal stories, revealing the loneliness, imprisonment, and dispossession they faced. As they revisit the tracks, the sounds and movements trigger memories of their struggles and survival strategies during the 1930s. Richard Thomas and Howard Sharp also share their experiences, painting a stark picture of this challenging period in American history.
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- Meet Sam Henriques, a key figure sharing his story.
- Find out about the realities of hobo life in the 1930s.
- See how memories of the railroad evoke lost youth.
Did You Know
- The film features elderly survivors recounting their experiences during the Great Depression.
- Riding the Rails was directed by Lexy Lovell and released in 1997.
- The documentary has a runtime of 72 minutes.
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What economic period do the survivors in 'Riding the Rails' recount?
The survivors recount their experiences during the Great Depression.
Who directed the documentary 'Riding the Rails'?
Lexy Lovell directed the documentary.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Riding the Rails'?
The documentary has a duration of 72 minutes.
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