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The Railroader

Directed by Rose Bush
Produced by Annie Small
America built the railroads. And the railroads built America.

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Video from The Railroader

Overview

Genre
Cultural History, Portrait, Human Interest, and Lifestyle
Synopsis

Americans didn’t move West to build walls. THE RAILROADER explores the modern West, cultivated by a people unafraid of their differences. Through the lens of lifetime railroader John Bush, the film navigates the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, built in 1880, and its long struggle to survive in the twisting and remote mountains of New Mexico and Colorado while demystifying the lore of rugged individualism; and exposing a communal grit and spirit of togetherness that is America’s true heritage.

Stage
finished
Running time
10 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
From The Woods
Country
United States
Years of Production
1
Locations
New Mexico and Colorado

Distribution Details

Release year
2019
Festivals
Mountainfilm in Telluride
Distribution
National Geographic Short Film Showcase
Language
English

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