As a boy in Queens, New York, in the 1970s, Darius McCollum found sanctuary from school bullies in the subway.

[1][2][3] Over the next three decades, McCollum commandeered hundreds of trains and buses, staying on route and on schedule, without ever getting paid.

[4][5] McCollum has Asperger's syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by social impairment, repetitive behaviors, and an intense interest in one subject.

[4] Director Adam Irving initially read about McCollum's transit-related escapades by happenstance on Wikipedia and thought it would make a good subject for a documentary.

[10] Off the Rails premiered at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina on April 7, 2016.

The site's consensus reads: "Off the Rails sparks interest with its bizarre story, but its impact lingers thanks to its empathetic treatment on its subject -- and clear advocacy for a marginalized sector of society".