truckers: a road well traveled (2001, culture documentary)
day or night, there are about 4 million trucks on north american roads, criss-crossing the continent with
an endless flow of goods. it appears to be a simple job, but for those who drive big rigs for a living, life
on the road takes its toll. this documentary takes a fascinating look at the lives of several long-haul
drivers, mixing behind-the-scenes footage with lively interviews. sharing their stories are stu lorencz and
ed lockwood, whose route takes them through the arctic, and don lee, who drives a lengthy circuit from
canada through the united states. forging their way through treacherous snow, congested freeways and
long stretches of desert, three truckers reveal the complexities of their work. bad weather, unsafe driving
conditions and rising fuel prices add to the stress of being away from home for weeks at a time. yet
truckers is also an invigorating road movie. as the odometer marks each passing kilometer, director tom
dodd celebrates the joy of the open road, a spirit of independence and the perseverance of those who
keep the wheels turning.
more info: http://docuwiki.net/index.php?title=truckers:_a_road_well_traveled
day or night, there are about 4 million trucks on north american roads, criss-crossing the continent with
an endless flow of goods. it appears to be a simple job, but for those who drive big rigs for a living, life
on the road takes its toll. this documentary takes a fascinating look at the lives of several long-haul
drivers, mixing behind-the-scenes footage with lively interviews. sharing their stories are stu lorencz and
ed lockwood, whose route takes them through the arctic, and don lee, who drives a lengthy circuit from
canada through the united states. forging their way through treacherous snow, congested freeways and
long stretches of desert, three truckers reveal the complexities of their work. bad weather, unsafe driving
conditions and rising fuel prices add to the stress of being away from home for weeks at a time. yet
truckers is also an invigorating road movie. as the odometer marks each passing kilometer, director tom
dodd celebrates the joy of the open road, a spirit of independence and the perseverance of those who
keep the wheels turning.
more info: http://docuwiki.net/index.php?title=truckers:_a_road_well_traveled
