Sarah George

Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story is the official all-access documentary of national hero Nick Skelton (CBE), one of the most decorated and enduring Equestrian champions the world has ever seen. Nick’s passion and perseverance drove him to 7 Olympic games and inspired athletes in the sport worldwide. The film includes interviews with Nick’s family, and with key members of the British Equestrian Community.

Over a period of five years, filmmaker Sarah George chronicled the lives of several modern-day train hoppers, a vanishing culture to which she also belongs. These individualists choose to eschew the comforts of modern American life to pursue the freedom and unpredictability of riding the rails, a choice that reflects both their lifestyle preference and a personal philosophy that is often based on environmental concerns. Through Sarah's insightful interviews, the modern hobos discuss their unique experiences and the incredible thrill of train-hopping.