Documentaries of the 2000s

Big Rig

Year2007
Directed byDoug Pray
Made inUnited States
road transport

At a glance

Big Rig is a 2007 documentary film by Doug Pray about long-haul truck drivers in the United States. Its listed subject is road transport, and its format is built around interviews with different drivers. Those conversations cover the drivers’ personal life stories as well as the culture and everyday life associated with truck driving. The film connects an occupation with the individual experiences of people who do it, giving viewers a look at both personal accounts and a broader work culture. It is an English-language documentary from the United States. Although sport is also listed as a subject, the available description centers on trucking and drivers rather than a sporting event or competition.

Who it is for

Big Rig may interest viewers studying road transport or looking for personal accounts from long-haul truck drivers. It could also suit students examining the culture around a particular occupation.

What is good

  • Features interviews with different drivers
  • Includes personal life stories
  • Explores truck-driver culture in the United States
  • English-language film

What to know first

  • Its listed central focus is trucking
  • No runtime is listed

Verdict

Big Rig combines individual driver interviews with attention to the culture of truck driving. It is a relevant choice for viewers interested in road transport and the lives behind the work.

Details

Year
2007wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Doug Praywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
road transportwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0462197wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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