The Cadillac Man

For the film starring Robin Williams, see Cadillac Man.

The Cadillac Man is the pen name of a homeless white American writer who lived under the railroad viaduct in Astoria, Queens, New York City. His book, Land of the Lost Souls: My Life on the Streets describes his experiences living on the streets.[1] His notebooks have been excerpted in Esquire Magazine,[2] and his writings on street life have appeared in The New York Times.[3] A 2006 documentary about him[4] has appeared in 14 film festivals.[3] His work was part of the recommended readings for University of Pennsylvania urban studies students.[5] In December, 2015, he moved into an apartment in Astoria. [6]

Nickname

Cadillac Man does not publicly state his name,[3] but says his nickname comes from being hit by Cadillac cars on different occasions in 1994.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Land of the Lost Souls: My Life on the Streets
  2. ↑ The Story of Cadillac Man and the Land of the Lost Souls Esquire Magazine. May 1, 2005.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Sweeping Him Off His Street The New York Times Published: March 18, 2007
  4. ↑ Cadillac Man: Life Under the Viaduct Hells Kitchen Films, 2006.
  5. ↑ Urban Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania
  6. ↑ Famous homeless veteran gets a home in Astoria

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