Independent Lens

American Nomads, Episode 2

Special | 6m 30s

Crystal left her old life behind to seek financial independence living in her van. She's developed a significant following on YouTube as one of the few African American vandwellers sharing her experiences. As she heads north to Maine to meet up and share stories with a few of her followers, we'll get a glimpse of the joys and challenges of being a single African American woman living on the road.

Aired: 01/04/20 | Expires: 01/14/25 | Rating: NR

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