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Waiting for a Train

2010 USA / Duration: 20 mins
Directed by: Oscar Bucher

Waiting for a Train is the lovely story of Japanese-born Toshio Hirano, who took the road less traveled by following a unique and encompassing passion for the music of Jimmie Rodgers. The moment he discovered Rodgers was a transcendent epiphany that inspired him to immigrate to the United States through Appalachia and Texas, after which he finally landed in San Francisco. As a man who is truly following his bliss, Hirano chases a passionate dream for over 40 years and is rewarded with a life well lived, one that is filled with music, song and dance. After the screenings, Hirano will grace the stage to share a little of his inspired bluegrass magic with Telluride.

2011 Official Selection
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Previous Festival Appearances/Shows:

DateTimeLocation
May 28 20119 p.m.Details
May 29 20116:30 p.m.Details
May 30 20119:15 a.m.Details

Previous Tour Screenings

DateVenueLocation
Apr 13 2012The Hopkins CenterHanover, NH
Apr 11 2012Nashville Public LibraryNashville, TN
Apr 7 2012Kenworthy Performing Arts CentreMoscow, ID
Apr 6 2012Wilma TheaterMissoula, MT
Apr 5 2012Egyptian TheaterBoise, ID
Mar 23 2012Historic Henrico TheatreHighland Springs, VA
Mar 2 2012University of Tennessee- KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
Feb 29 2012Berry CollegeMount Berry, GA
Feb 26 2012Wellesley, MA
Feb 24 2012The Thacher SchoolOjai, CA
Feb 24 2012Bend, OR
Feb 24 2012Alta, UT
Nov 11 2011Montrose PavillionMontrose, CO
Nov 4 2011Watercolor ResortSanta Rosa Beach, FL
Oct 25 2011Fairfield Community TheaterFairfield, CT
Oct 7 2011Magnuson Park TheatreSeattle, WAWebsite
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