Exile by Choice

This doc was a breathe of fresh air. It was inspiring to see a couple youngsters go on the road and experience a taste of what the world has to offer with limited resources. Something I always wanted to do but never did. I enjoyed seeing all the different footage from their adventures throughout the country. Also, the music in this film is great and seems original. It sounded like it came from the main musician in the film. It was interesting to see what kind of people and situations these guys ran into. Some were funny, some not so much. I liked how honest these people were as well. It would be interesting to see what they are doing 15 years from now..

Very interesting and entertaining documentary. Cant imagine all the work that went into it behind the scenes. Growing up in the same suburbs of Illinois the feeling to escape is a familiar one and I remember hearing about Conor back in the day traveling all over the place. I can even remember listening to Jerome in the Sky on my space in a basement in Park City. Watching this documentary was especially interesting to me because i knew people behind as well as in front of the camera. Its very nice to see that all of their hard work has come together to create this great documentary. Its an incredible journey and story captured here definitely worth your time to watch. Its good to see why they travel and not just stories through the grapevine but an actual behind the scenes look at their chosen lifestyle.

Exile by Choice takes a peek into the curious life of Roaming Bear as he's accompanied by Mikey Rogan in his life of refuge. Mikey, after finding himself feeling lost after the death of his older brother, decides to join Bear in hope to find solace within the vastness of the road. Exile by Choice documents an often-confusing time that is all too familiar amongst young people today. While Bear seems to have settled on the idea of living his life on the road, the same cannot be said for Mikey. The tag-along quickly learns that searching public trash receptacles for food, sleeping in run-down buildings, and hitchhiking as a means to survive isn't for everyone. As a result, he is forced to evaluate weather or not this is the life for him.

As both a young filmmaker and someone who has recently gotten sober, I must say this documentary spoke to me in a number of ways.

Drew Morris and the other filmmakers involved really do a great job of keeping the viewer entertained, as well as inspiring them to take hold of their lives. I can definitely say watching 'Exile by Choice' gave me more than a little itch to do some traveling.

Roaming Bear, the main character of the film, was charismatic enough to hold my attention, while also being sincere in front of the cameras.

Overall, I was thoroughly entertained by this well made and personal film!!!

I remember meeting Bear out in Waukegan Illinois. It was during a town event, some type of skateboarding event, and both my music group and Bear were playing gigs around the town. I remember meeting him and hearing his music come out of the telecaster guitar, and thinking he was a cool dude. We played some music and then went our separate ways. This movie is a great representation of the joys and hardships of traveling, and it is great! I recommend this movie to somebody that enjoys the thrills of experiencing freedom. This movie is an inspiration and I hope it reaches many and many people. I gave this movie 9 out of 10 stars only because I want to see a sequel. Much love to Roaming Bear and a shout out to those on the road!