Catching Out
A Film About Trainhopping and Living Free
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Overview
- Synopsis
The phrase ‘Catching Out’ describes the act of hopping a freight train. In the documentary film “Catching Out,†several contemporary hobos dissent against mainstream American consumer culture by traveling for free on freight trains. The film features a seasoned eco-activist named Lee, a young nomad named Jessica, and a tramp couple known as Switch and Baby Girl. In three interwoven stories, “Catching Out†follows these trainhoppers as they navigate between the constraints of society and the freedom of the road.
- Stage
- finished
- Running time
- 80 minutes
Credits
- Sarah George ... Producer / Director
Production Details
- Prod. Co.
- Worthy Entertainment
- Country
- United States
- Years of Production
- 1995-2002
- Locations
- US
Distribution Details
- Release year
- 2002
- Distribution
- 7th Art Releasing, Microcinema International
- Broadcast (Acq.)
- Sundance Channel, Free Speech TV, Canal+ (Poland)
- Language
- English
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