The new film "Nomadland" has been universally praised for its sensitive, authentic portrayal of Americans living in the gig economy, traveling from place to place while working seasonal jobs in factories, farms and even at Amazon fulfillment centers. The third feature film from director Chloé Zhao, NOMADLAND features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern's mentors and . Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. 'Nomadland': How Frances McDormand Got Amazon to Agree to ... - Yahoo I gained freedom . 'Nomadland' Real-Life Stars Linda May and Swankie Attend Oscars With ... Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First ... - Books to the Ceiling Linda's story is very engrossing; through her eyes, we get to know other members of this set, and to participate in what is a surprisingly lively social scene. Hulu's Nomadland, written and directed by Chloé Zhao, follows the story of Fern, a 61-year-old widow who lives out of her van working multiple jobs on the road.Describing it as being 'houseless . Then she happened upon Wells' blog and his running budgets instructing prospective nomads on how to live on $500 and $1,000 a month. Nomadland, available to stream on Hulu, is a neo-western set in 2011 that follows Fern (McDormand), a 61-year-old woman forced to leave her home in Empire, Nevada, after the town is decimated by the Great Recession. We're just in a really strange place as a . We have been buying used twenty+-year-old cars that barely run ever . Linda knew she wanted her long-term solution to be an Earthship. 'Nomadland': How Frances McDormand Got Amazon to Agree to Shooting in a ... In the film, the Oscar-winning actress . . Frances McDormand and Linda May as campground hosts. McDormand, who had won as recently as 2018 for .