Over a period of five years filmmaker Sarah George chronicled the lives of several modernday train hoppers a vanishing culture to which she also belongs These individualists choose to eschew the comforts of modern American life to pursue the freedom and unpredictability of riding the rails a choice that reflects both their lifestyle preference and a personal philosophy that is often based on environmental concerns Through Sarahs insightful interviews the modern hobos discuss their unique experiences and the incredible thrill of trainhopping Written by Sujit R Varma