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Jan 2023
39m 56s

I've Gone and Made a Fool of Everyone — ...

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When her daughter Ruby skips town to hop trains, Danelle follows her into the train yard. Yes, there still are hobos, and they live in a secret city filled with unforgettable characters. Train hopping photographer Mike Brodie shows her how to catch a train, and explains why he rides in head-to-toe Gucci.

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