Riding the Rails

American Experience Season 10 Episode 9

Overview:
During the Depression-era 1930's, tens of thousands of teenagers hopped freight trains in search of a better life elsewhere. What they found was a mixture of adventure, camaraderie, hardship and loneliness. The evocative stories of teen hoboes crisscrossing America during tough times.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : -

Release Date : 1998-04-13

Duration : 55 menit

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