Scrappers
"Recycling the American Dream"
Originally released in 2010. Scrappers is a documentary film. directed by Brian Ashby.
Synopsis
Set within Chicago’s labyrinth of alleyways, Scrappers is a cinema verite portrait of Otis and Oscar, two scrap metal scavengers searching for a living with brains, brawn and battered pickup trucks. The film shows how globalization, the 2008 financial crisis, crackdowns on undocumented immigrants and widespread scrap metal theft effect these men and their families.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2010
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scrappers about?
Set within Chicago’s labyrinth of alleyways, Scrappers is a cinema verite portrait of Otis and Oscar, two scrap metal scavengers searching for a living with brains, brawn and battered pickup truc...
Who directed Scrappers?
Scrappers was directed by Brian Ashby.
How long is Scrappers?
Scrappers has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Scrappers released?
Scrappers was released on January 1, 2010 in theaters.