Interstate 70, April 1969
Only a year into the Air Force Academy, Sam Roberts has resigned. His father is furious. His mother is understanding but unsupportive. As for him, well . . . Sam doesn't really know what to think anymore. All he knows is that he doesn't believe in the US's involvement in the Vietnam War and can't be part of it any longer. Leaving both his girlfriend and the Academy behind in Colorado, Sam hitchhikes...