Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century
Nomadland Story Summary
“Nomadland” is based on a book by Jessica Bruder. It explores a new kind of nomads, not the most obvious or well-known. It shows you how many people lost their job, homes, savings after the 2007-2008 financial crisis and how they decided to survive. They bought a RV and traveled across the country in search of temporary work: from sugar beet harvesting in Nebraska to working for Amazon fulfillment centers.
“Nomadland” feels so real in the way that it shows loss. It manages to capture and portray the feeling of loss in a way that few movies do. It’s a story about freedom, injustice, kindness, and escaping from the American dream. It is a journey of hope. There is no place for violence or hatred among nomads or in their relationships. They are prone to mutual help and creativity within their community. Perhaps these people are destined to preserve human qualities in the coming era of complete technology domination.
Apart from “houseless” Frances McDormand (Fern) and David Strathairn (Dave), most of the actors are real nomads and locals. Their stories are real, and their reactions are genuine. It is a gentle, humanistic and melancholic movie. It tells a story through the prism of simple vagabonds, and reveals the hidden crisis.
Overall thoughts on Nomadland
Nomadland is so real, beautiful, and touching. “It is definitely worth watching. I found it to be different, and its realism very refreshing. It is an honest independent film that deserves all of its awards.
Release Date: February 19, 2021
TV Parental Guidelines: R
Genre: Drama
Streaming Platform: Hulu and in theaters
