Meet Bob Wells and the rest of the real life nomads who inspired ‘Nomadland.’ Driven out of their homes by the economic crisis and the retirement crunch, thousands of older Americans have traded the suburbs for the open road. Learn about this growing subculture and the realties they face finding work, staying connected and living a #VanLife.

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