It is impossible to discuss Ra Locke’s work without mentioning the controversy. His methods were often criticized for being exploitative or dangerous. By documenting illegal activities like trespassing and freight hopping, he walked a constant line with the law.
This review aims to provide a neutral and informative overview. Given the adult nature of the content and the variability in personal preferences, it's essential to approach such material with a critical and informed perspective.
For fans of "Sleaze Cinema" and the golden age of the 42nd Street grindhouse, this film represents a fascinating, if uncomfortable, artifact. It is a time capsule from an era when censorship laws were loosening, but moral panics were high, and independent filmmakers were churning out content designed to titillate, shock, and separate teenagers from their allowance money.
As the train rumbled on into the night, Ra realized that he was in this now, for better or worse. He was a part of the Train Gang, and he'd ride with them until the wheels fell off.