Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip (2003)

In the dawn of a new century, 1903, automobiles were perceived as toys for short-distance amusement. Yet Horatio Nelson Jackson, a man with a vision far beyond his time, dared to challenge this notion. Staking fifty dollars, an exorbitant amount in that era, he wagered that he could pioneer a grand automobile journey across the vast expanse of America. Accompanied by an intrepid companion and a loyal canine, they embarked on an audacious adventure starting from sunny California, traversing through the rugged terrains of Oregon and the Rocky Mountains, sweeping across the heartland of the Midwestern U.S.A, and finally descending upon the bustling streets of New York City. Jackson's unprecedented journey catapulted him into a media frenzy, his name whispered in awe and admiration. However, the journey was not without its trials. With mechanical tribulations plaguing their automobile, they faced a constant battle against time and technology. To further ignite the flames of competition, two additional teams, spurred by Jackson's audacity, embarked from San Francisco in a thrilling race to be the first to conquer America's breadth by car. "Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip" is a thrilling chronicle of determination, innovation, and unyielding belief in progress, set against the backdrop of an America on the cusp of a new era.

Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip is a documentary movie featuring Tom Hanks.

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