Carts of Darkness (2008)

It feels like freedom.

Carts of Darkness (2008) poster

In the picture-postcard community of North Vancouver, filmmaker Murray Siple follows men who have turned bottle-picking, their primary source of income, into the extreme sport of shopping cart racing. Enduring hardships from everyday life on the streets of Vancouver, this sub-culture depicts street life as much more than stereotypes portrayed in mainstream media. The films takes a deep look into the lives of the men who race carts, the adversity they face, and the appeal of cart racing despite the risk.

Director: Murray Siple
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Christian Bégin
Editing: Michael Brockington
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

homelessness, street race, man in wheelchair, vancouver, homeless man, alcohol problems

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carts of Darkness about?
In the picture-postcard community of North Vancouver, filmmaker Murray Siple follows men who have turned bottle-picking, their primary source of income, into the extreme sport of shopping cart racing. Enduring hardships from everyday life on the streets of Vancouver, this sub-culture depicts street life as much more than stereotypes portrayed in mainstream media. The films takes a deep look into the lives of the men who race carts, the adversity they face, and the appeal of cart racing despite the risk.
Who directed Carts of Darkness?
Carts of Darkness was directed by Murray Siple.
Who stars in Carts of Darkness?
Carts of Darkness stars Murray Siple, Big Al, Fergie.
How long is Carts of Darkness?
Carts of Darkness has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Carts of Darkness?
Carts of Darkness is a Documentary film.
Where was Carts of Darkness produced?
Carts of Darkness was produced in Canada.