Stray Dog

Stray Dog

2014 · 98 min · ★ 5.7 · Documentary, War

A portrait of Ron "Stray Dog" Hall, an aging biker and RV park manager from southern Missouri. A man who has been permanently altered by his tours of duty in Vietnam, who has come to terms with himself and acquired a rare wisdom and patience in the process, and who is now dedicated to helping his friends, his loved ones, and his fellow vets.

Directed by Debra Granik · Written by Debra Granik

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