04 November 2011 Factual 90 mins
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.
Watch the official American Nomads 2011 trailer in HD below or find more American Nomads videos on Vidimovie.
Richard Grant as Himself - Presenter
Gerry Troyna Director
United Kingdom 04 November 2011
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