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Road Scholar (1993)

Movie ★ 8.5 82 min

Documentary

Andrei Cordescu, NPR journalist, Romanian immigrant, naturalized American citizen, and newly-licensed driver, sets out on a cross- country road trip. He travels from-sea-to-shining-sea in a red 1968 Cadillac ragtop, exploring the meaning of freedom to a variety of Americans in this gently comic, yet poignant, documentary. Highlights include stops in New York, Camden, Detroit, Chicago, Taos, Arizona, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.

Roger Weisberg Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 16, 1993
Runtime
82 min
IMDb
tt0107974

Cast

Allen Ginsberg Allen Ginsberg Self Andrei Codrescu Andrei Codrescu Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Road Scholar about?
Andrei Cordescu, NPR journalist, Romanian immigrant, naturalized American citizen, and newly-licensed driver, sets out on a cross- country road trip. He travels from-sea-to-shining-sea in a red 1968 Cadillac ragtop, exploring the meaning of freedom to a variety of Americans in this gently comic, yet poignant, documentary. Highlights include stops in New York, Camden, Detroit, Chicago, Taos, Arizona, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.
Who directed Road Scholar?
Road Scholar was directed by Roger Weisberg.
Who stars in Road Scholar?
Road Scholar stars Allen Ginsberg, Andrei Codrescu.
When was Road Scholar released?
Road Scholar is a 1993 documentary film.
Where can I watch Road Scholar?
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