Born in Tulsa and based in Philadelphia, this former Marine turned playwright and filmmaker watched in disbelief as lockdowns and mandates ravaged his industry. But when FDA-approved remdesivir killed his uncle and a banned treatment protocol saved his diabetic aunt, it was time to act. He flew to California to document The People’s Convoy and to find out firsthand if this was a movement he could get behind.

A versatile character actor from L.A., this friend and longtime collaborator drove the filmmaker to Adelanto and helped him make crucial contacts with convoy organizers the night before departure. IMDb link

On the road to Kingman, Arizona, Travis Bevelheimer talks trucking, human rights, relationships, and tells how trucking saved his life. And on the home stretch to a Maryland speedway 70 miles outside of D.C. he looks back on a transformative journey and ahead to the challenges facing the convoy–and country. For full interviews see Episode 1, Episode 2, and Episode 11 of Salt of the Earth: The Series.

When not talking trucks or dirt bikes, Lancaster native Mike Landis lays out the convoy’s history, goals, and motives against the background of a snowy desert in Navajo Nation. For the full interview see Episode 3.

From growing up Amish to driving a truck, Mike’s whole life has been a journey; convoying across New Mexico is just the latest chapter. For the full interview see Episode 4.

Born in communist Poland, Art knows where repressive policies lead. Now he’s trucking to D.C. with camera in tow to keep history from repeating itself. For the full interview see Episode 5.

With tens of thousands tuning in and Mooch and TT on the floor, Trucker G and Mrs. G convoy through the Great State of Oklahoma, sharing laughs and stories and reflecting on what brought them there. For the full interview see Episode 6.

Ride shotgun as Ryan Nelson talks about raising a family, serving in the navy, converting to Mormonism, and driving a truck with his grandpa before he was old enough to drive a car. For the full interview see Episode 7.

Paul and Theresa found each other late in life and raced to join the convoy in Big Cabin. Now they’re all caught up and going the distance together, with Angel burrowed in a blanket. For the full interview see Episode 8.

Between fighting wildfires, growing organic wheat, and raising a family, Tom and Andrea Traphagan of Sunset Ranch already had plenty on their plate when they took to the highway to protest the mandates. For the full interview see Episode 10.

On a covert drive through Washington D.C. the day after the convoy reached Maryland, convoy organizer and Lancaster native Brian Brase talks tactics, logistics, politics, and family. For the full interview see Episode 12, Part I and Part II.