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Going Nomad (1998)
Director: Art Jones
Cast: Damian Young, Victor Argo, Marilyn Brett
Runtime97 min
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El Cid Rivera is 33 and has never left Manhattan Island; neither have his childhood friends, whom he meets every day at the same bar around the same table. He's tired of his humdrum life and a going-nowhere career. And he's been saddled with the name of an epic hero played on-screen by Charlton Heston (his mother's favorite). Bouncing between dead-end jobs, El Cid struggles to find his calling, yet fears he'll never succeed on the epic scale his mother expects. To find escape, El Cid takes to the empty streets of New York at night - as part of a group who call themselves Asphalt Nomads. He and his fellow travelers cruise Manhattan's 900 miles of open blacktop after midnight in boat-like '70s Buicks and Lincolns to find a sense of control, serenity and briefly, freedom. A tale of self-discovery and the search for purpose
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Going Nomad (1998), directed by Art Jones, is a comedy-drama that follows the story of El Cid Rivera, a 33-year-old New Yorker who has never left Manhattan. The film explores his search for purpose and freedom as he navigates his humdrum life and joins a group of fellow 'Asphalt Nomads' who cruise the city's streets at night. While critical reception and awards recognition for the film are not widely available, its story of self-discovery has likely resonated with some audience members.
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Going Nomad from 1998, directed by Art Jones, offers a unique blend of comedy and drama as it follows El Cid Rivera's struggle to find purpose and escape the monotony of his life in Manhattan. With standout performances from Damian Young, Victor Argo, and Marilyn Brett, the film provides an insightful exploration of the search for self-discovery and the pursuit of one's calling.
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