Who Is Bozo Texino?
2006, NR, 56 min.
Directed by Bill Daniel.

Daniel, the former impresario of Austin’s long-gone Funhouse Cinema, returns to Austin to screen his latest film. Peripatetic (like the subjects of his documentary) Daniel shines light on hobo culture, specifically the mystery of the unknown identity of the boxcar artist Bozo Texino. Tagging boxcars like modern-day graffiti artists, hobos would leave their nom-de-rail signatures on the sides of boxcars to permanently traverse the country. The film’s soundtrack musicians – Tim Kerr, Spot, and special guests – will also perform at the show.

This article appears in May 18 • 2007.

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