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213 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

Links

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Other sites

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Credits

Sarah George ... Producer / Director

Production Details

Prod. Co.

Worthy Entertainment

Country

United States

Production years

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