Scrappers(2010)
Recycling the American Dream
Scrappers Synopsis
Set within Chicago’s labyrinth of alleyways, Scrappers is a cinéma vérité portrait of Otis and Oscar—two scrap metal scavengers searching for a living with brains, brawn, and battered pickup trucks. The film elucidates how globalization, the 2008 financial crisis, crackdowns on undocumented immigrants, and widespread scrap metal theft affect these men and their families.
Scrappers (2010) is a documentary film directed by Brian Ashby, released on January 1, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Ashby
- Producers:
- Brian Ashby, Ben Kolak, Courtney Prokopas
- Status:
- Released
Scrappers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Scrappers was released on January 1, 2010 and runs for 1h 30m.
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Scrappers (2010) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.