Carts of Darkness
“It feels like freedom.”
Synopsis
In the picture-postcard community of North Vancouver, filmmaker Murray Siple follows men who have turned bottle-picking, their primary source of income, into the extreme sport of shopping cart racing. Enduring hardships from everyday life on the streets of Vancouver, this sub-culture depicts street life as much more than stereotypes portrayed in mainstream media. The films takes a deep look into the lives of the men who race carts, the adversity they face, and the appeal of cart racing despite the risk.
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Carts of Darkness Official Trailer: An extreme sport? A hazard on the streets?
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Murray Siple
- Screenplay & Story
- Murray Siple
- Original Title
- Carts of Darkness
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murray Siple
Murray Siple
Christian Bégin
Michael Brockington
Tracey Friesen
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Tracey Friesen
Producer
Murray Siple
Director
Murray Siple
Writer
Michael Brockington
Editor
Christian Bégin
Director of Photography
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What is Carts of Darkness about?
In the picture-postcard community of North Vancouver, filmmaker Murray Siple follows men who have turned bottle-picking, their primary source of income, into the extreme sport of shopping cart racing. Enduring hardships from everyday life on the streets of Vancouver, this sub-culture depicts street life as much more than stereotypes portrayed in mainstream media. The films takes a deep look into the lives of the men who race carts, the adversity they face, and the appeal of cart racing despite the risk.
Who directed Carts of Darkness?
Carts of Darkness was directed by Murray Siple.
Who stars in Carts of Darkness?
The principal cast of Carts of Darkness includes Murray Siple, Big Al, Fergie.
When was Carts of Darkness released and how long is it?
Carts of Darkness was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carts of Darkness?
Carts of Darkness holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.