Freeload

2014 | 65 minutes | 7.0 ★ (4)

Freeload
  • Overview

    Just as the original hobos of the early 20th century were scorned the mainstream of society, so too are today's train riders. FREELOAD is a dive into a beggar's existence. It is a ride through America's backyard. It is a musical endeavor that feels like a drama. It is a sociological examination of the ignored.

  • Release Date

    28 February 2014

  • DirectingDaniel Skaggs
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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