"The movie follows five Australians as they attempt to cycle 30 days for 1,600 miles from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to Bakersfield, California, retracing the route taken by the Joad family—characters in the John Steinbeck novel The Grapes of Wrath. The Aussies set out to survive on $420 (the modern-day equivalent of the Joad’s $18 in the 1930s) and whatever their musical performances could yield.
“The film took on a lighthearted tone while effectively exploring themes that reflect Steinbeck’s novel, including migration, inequality, and America as the perceived land of opportunity—all documented and produced from the lens of visitors to this country.
“What the group encountered on their journey was a great deal of challenge, equally matched by positive interactions of humanity and hospitality throughout.
“The film begs the question: Has America progressed in terms of the wealth gap, immigration and the American dream, since Steinbeck wrote his novel?” - Elevation Outdoors
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