Canners (2015)
Rummaging through city trash for hours and miles, New York’s gleaners gather and recycle soda cans for a nickel apiece. The stories they tell are full of humor, violence, tragedy, and resilience. As Kirchheimer’s documentary reveals, however, their tireless labor is ignored or scorned, but for the occasional doorman or Good Samaritan who chooses to lend his hand rather than avert his gaze.
Director: Manfred Kirchheimer
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: July 15, 2015
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Manfred Kirchheimer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Canners about?
- Rummaging through city trash for hours and miles, New York’s gleaners gather and recycle soda cans for a nickel apiece. The stories they tell are full of humor, violence, tragedy, and resilience. As Kirchheimer’s documentary reveals, however, their tireless labor is ignored or scorned, but for the occasional doorman or Good Samaritan who chooses to lend his hand rather than avert his gaze.
- Who directed Canners?
- Canners was directed by Manfred Kirchheimer.
- How long is Canners?
- Canners has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).