Drifters - 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' (1993), 'Five Easy Pieces' (1970) & 'Paris, Texas' (1984)

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Why do we run away? Do we ever look back? Can we ever fix the mistakes of our past? In this episode, we take a look at multiple cinematic characterisations of the modern American drifter in contemplating whether there is ever a way home once we leave it.  The Films: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) directed by Lasse Hallström Five Easy Pieces (1970) directed by Bob Rafelson Paris, Texas (1984) directed by Wim Wenders Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/sacredcinema

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