Carts of Darkness: The Making Of

Director Murray Siple talks about how he met the characters in the film. With his background in snowboarding and extreme sports films, he felt a strong connection to these risk-taking bottle pickers.

Niveau scolaire 10 - 12

Heath/Personal Development / Substance Use and Abuse/Addiction

Social Studies / Contemporary Issues

Description pédagogique:

Encourage discussion around homelessness and alcoholism: How are these topics glorified in the film? In what ways could these men be considered outlaws? Is cart racing a bona fide extreme sport? In what ways is the men’s racing dangerous to themselves and others? Does the fact that they are helping the environment justify this practice? Challenge the definition of wealth, as it is depicted in the film. Consider the concept of lifestyle choices evident in the film. This film deals with mature subject matter .