Canners
Originally released in 2015. Canners is a feature film. directed by Manfred Kirchheimer. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
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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....
Who directed Canners?
Canners was directed by Manfred Kirchheimer.
How long is Canners?
Canners has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Canners released?
Canners was released on July 15, 2015 in theaters.