The first person narration in coloquial American spoken by Mexican-American truck driver, Joe Madrid, adds credibility and charm to this unpretentious work. His truck ferries perishable goods worth thousands of dollars across the continent. As he drives he talks about his work, truck and family.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011906
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Truck driving
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Trucking
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)