Ridin' the Dog (1989)
The world-famous Greyhound bus is almost as old as the Wild West. It is a symbol of North America, of progress, and of nostalgia. Reporter Studs Terkel travelled 2,000 miles across the United States by Greyhound. From Seattle to Chicago, he observes his fellow-passengers. He meets a number of travelers who appear to be very interesting people: a Native American boxer on his way to his birthplace in Montana, a bar owner who was a bank robber in a former 'career', a 99 year old woman who is still running a busy hotel, and, of course, a pedigree cowboy. The spectator of this film listens to their personal stories, watches the beautiful scenery, and is treated to famous feature film fragments in which the Greyhound bus plays a part. Seven states and two time zones later, he is back in his cinema seat.
Director: Carina Cooper
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Studs Terkel as Self - Narrator (voice) |
| Directing | Carina Cooper | Director |
| Production | Susan Kane | Production Assistant |
| Production | Rene Haynes | Production Assistant |
| Sound | Keith Chilvers | Musician |
| Sound | Mike Lax | Sound |
| Editing | Paul Shepard | Editor |
| Production | Rod Kitchen | Production Manager |
| Sound | Aad Wirtz | Sound |
| Production | John Purdie | Producer |
| Sound | Alan Barker | Sound |
| Crew | Brian Tufano | Lighting Camera |
