Deep Dive: Scrap (2022)
Film Lens
Scrap is a Canadian documentary directed by Stacey Tenenbaum, released in 2022. The film profiles individuals globally who find new uses for abandoned scrap objects, such as living in discarded vehicles or transforming scrap into art and building materials. Tenenbaum began production in 2019, capturing a diverse range of stories that illustrate the creativity and resourcefulness of these individuals.
The film premiered at the 2022 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and was later acquired for broadcast on the Documentary Channel and CBC Gem. It received two nominations at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023, recognizing Katerine Giguère for Best Cinematography and Ramachandra Borcar for Best Original Music in a Documentary.
Why Watch
- •Meet creative individuals repurposing scrap around the world.
- •See how abandoned vehicles become homes.
- •Find out how scrap transforms into art and building materials.
Did You Know
•Scrap premiered at the 2022 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
•The film was produced over a span of three years, starting in 2019.
•Scrap received two nominations at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023.
Perfect For
Sustainable livingArt from recycled materialsDocumentary film enthusiasts