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The American Hobo

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The American Hobo
Directed byBobb Hopkins
Written byBobb Hopkins
Release date
  • 2003 (2003)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The American Hobo is a 2003 documentary film by writer and director Bobb Hopkins.

Content

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The documentary examines the history and culture of American hobos. The documentary is narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Ernest Borgnine. It features interviews with Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Michener and musician Merle Haggard.[1]

The film received an honorable mention at the 2003 George Lindsey/UNA Film Festival.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Fox, Bette-Lee (May 1, 2003). "The American Hobo: History of the Railroading Worker". Library Journal. 128 (8): 165.
  2. ^ 2003 George Lindsey/UNA Film Festival awards
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