Scrappers (2010)

Recycling the American Dream

Scrappers (2010) poster

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.

Director: Brian Ashby, Ben Kolak, Courtney Prokopas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:
Music: Frank Rosaly
Editing: Aaron Wickenden
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
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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 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.
Who directed Scrappers?
Scrappers was directed by Brian Ashby, Ben Kolak, Courtney Prokopas.
How long is Scrappers?
Scrappers has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Scrappers?
Scrappers is a Documentary film.
Where was Scrappers produced?
Scrappers was produced in United States of America.