Airstream Videos

Airstreamers: An American Family - by Road Trip Productions (1998)

Brian Huston directed this 45 minute video highlighting the inception of the WBCCI and follows their travels around the world. Features many familiar Vintage Airstream Club faces, and includes original footage of the film "Caravan around the World" narrated by Vincent Price, and "Capetown to Cairo". Has some early Airstream promotional film, too. The old Airstreams just keep rolling by. Price is $24.95.

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American Odyssey: A film about age, adventure and the open road - by Christina Monnier (2000)

Documentary following WBBCI members on Caravan, at Rallies and in Airstream Parks, looking into what makes individuals choose the Airstream/WBCCI way of life. Some sections feature vintage units at the rallies, and a quick insight into the WBCCI lifestyle. The message comes across loud and clear that Airstreaming keeps you young, no matter how old you are. 34 minutes.

For more information or pricing information, contact Christina directly at: tmonnier@neo.rr.com .

Roam Sweet Home - by Ellen Spiro (1996)

This extremely popular and sought after film by film maker Ellen Spiro, had the members of the Airstream Mailing List tied in knots for weeks over the question of how to get hold of a copy. Well, now we know for sure how to obtain the film - so here's the definitive link. For an an evocative and inspiring insight into the world of Airstreams and Airstreaming, you need look no further than this cult Airstream classic.

To purchase copies of the film, please contact Ellen Spiro directly at: spirovich@yahoo.com . Further information about the film can be found on the Roam Sweet Home website at:

http://www.utexas.edu/coc/rtf/fs/spiro/films/roam.html

Silver Palace - Miles Fawcett (1992)

The Airstream trailer is one of the hardiest survivors of the post-World War II prosperity boom and has a cult following just as tenacious as that of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Silver Palace: An American Travel Adventure is a charming glimpse into the semi-nomadic lives of the (mostly) older folk who explore North America finding safety both in their airplanelike campers and in the comfort of solidarity. Using interviews, vintage film footage, and long shots of the campgrounds and their surroundings, the video shows a strong subculture that stays young through constant activity. You'll see square dancing and politics, organizational meetings and sunset chats. Be careful watching or you might find yourself deeply envious; the Airstreamers' sense of adventure is captured and sealed up just as tightly as their trailers. --Rob Lightner, Amazon.com

Video Description: Silver Palace takes the viewer on a journey into the lifestyles of the Airstreamers when over 6000 Airstream travel trailers from all over the U.S., Canada, and as far away as Australia, meet for the Thirty-Third International Wally Byam Caravan Club Rally. Silver Palace attends this event and follows the "Maple Leaf Trail Caravan" westward. To explore the culture of this group of retirees, the video combines interviews with Airstreamers, unique images of the rally activities (including an old fashion "Teen Queen Competition"), and vintage film of Wally Byam, the inventor of the Airstream Trailer and namesake of the organization that celebrates them. We travel on caravan with 40 of the silver bullet recreational vehicles (RVs) through America, visiting--among other places--Glacier National Park, Montana and Alberta, Canada. These seniors demonstrate the youth and vigor they have found in their close-knit community of travel companions. Price is $24.95.

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The Long, Long Trailer - Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz (1954)

The Classic Vintage Trailer movie of all time - a true hilarious film for all those who like to laugh - and the trailer scenes and views of America from the 1950s are great!

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