Ridin' the Dog

Ridin' the Dog

1989
49m
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Documentary History
Overview

The world-famous Greyhound bus is almost as old as the Wild West. It is a symbol of North America, of progress, and of nostalgia. Reporter Studs Terkel travelled 2,000 miles across the United States by Greyhound. From Seattle to Chicago, he observes his fellow-passengers. He meets a number of travelers who appear to be very interesting people: a Native American boxer on his way to his birthplace in Montana, a bar owner who was a bank robber in a former 'career', a 99 year old woman who is still running a busy hotel, and, of course, a pedigree cowboy. The spectator of this film listens to their personal stories, watches the beautiful scenery, and is treated to famous feature film fragments in which the Greyhound bus plays a part. Seven states and two time zones later, he is back in his cinema seat.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Westbourne Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

transportation transit

Quick Facts

Release Date December 24, 1989
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Studs Terkel
Studs Terkel

Self - Narrator (voice)

Key Crew

Carina Cooper
Director
John Purdie
Producer