The answer depends on Ra Locke’s intent. If the “groping” is purely metaphorical—a groping for truth, for contact, for the ragged edges of the American dream—then the book belongs alongside William S. Burroughs ( Naked Lunch ) and Hubert Selby Jr. ( Last Exit to Brooklyn ). If, however, the text explicitly depicts non-consensual sexual acts on trains, then it crosses a line from transgressive art into the territory of criminal glorification.
The video appears to be part of a series, "Groping America," which suggests it involves themes of groping or sexual harassment in a public setting, potentially on a train. The specific volume, V. 1, implies it's the first in a series, with "Riding With The Train Gang Ra Locke" possibly indicating the setting or scenario. Groping America V. 1 Riding With The Train Gang Ra Locke
This Ra Locke-era classic from Caught on Tape is a wild piece of '90s underground media history. Who remembers hunting for these rare VHS tapes back in the day? The answer depends on Ra Locke’s intent