You Can't Ride This Train

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Set against the backdrop of 1965 Alabama and the turn of the century, the narrative intertwines the discovery of skeletal remains by three teenagers with the life of Lilie Rose Frost, who journeys from a cotton field to New Orleans. The story explores the struggles of impoverished communities facing exploitation by powerful figures known as The Big Mules. Themes of loss and resilience are prominent, complemented by a rich musical landscape of Old Time Fiddling and New Orleans Blues, culminating in the resolution of a long-buried crime.