American Nomads

American Nomads

2011 · 90 min · ★ 6.7 · Documentary

BBC Documentary focusing on drifters, drop-outs, tramps and RV snowbirds, squatters, hermits, cowboys and Indians in the American Southwest. Very interesting stories on how and why many became nomadic, and what the lifestyle means; all done without judgment or glorification.

Directed by Gerry Troyna · Written by Richard Grant

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