Just as the original hobos of the early 20th century were scorned the mainstream of society, so too are today's train riders. FREELOAD is a dive into a beggar's existence. It is a ride through America's backyard. It is a musical endeavor that feels like a drama. It is a sociological examination of the ignored.
Direction
Skaggs lived this life—authenticity bleeds through every frame.
Score
Folk soundtrack that transforms bleakness into unexpected beauty.
Cinematography
Stunning freight-hopping footage you'll never capture yourself.
Director
Daniel Skaggs
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Daniel Skaggs spent over a year riding freight trains himself before filming, often with the same subjects who appear on camera.
The 'hobo' aesthetic has been co-opted by fashion brands and indie musicians, but Freeload captures the brutal reality that trend ignores.
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