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8/10
lovely tone
scrybbler23 August 2005
Not sure why this isn't rated higher! A funny yet contemplative piece about Americana, freedom, and the open road. Mostly focuses on eccentric retirees who live in Airstream trailers, having left "normal" lives behind.

The piece is "narrated" by Spiro's dog, Sam. This would be hokey in other hands, but the words match the images well, and they are quite poetic and thought-provoking.

At times the pace lags a little, but not much, and given the subject matter and the gentle soundtrack, making a lot of that is only quibbling.

Apparently the piece was aired on PBS... worth watching.
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10/10
Amazing documentary about mobile living and life on the road
jockomo-18 May 2006
This film by Ellen Spiro (Mobilus Media) is one of her best. I am her fan, I will admit. There is no filmmaker making docs today with more heart, soul, creative vision and sense of humor. This is a great doc for anyone but especially those interested in mobile living, airstream trailers and nomadic living. This film was shown on PBS and you could see it again by requesting that your local station rebroadcast it. I got my copy on the mobilus media website. You will not see better editing, cinematography and more interesting American characters in any film of the last few years. See it. You will laugh, cry and want to hit the road with a vengeance.
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