Choreographer Allison Orr sees beauty and grace in garbage trucks and the workers who pick up our trash. Fortunately filmmaker Andrew Garrison does, too. And he documented the spectacle for the heartwarming documentary film Trash Dance, premiering on SNTV.
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For the film, Garrison and his crew followed Orr as she rides along with Austin sanitation workers. First to observe the workers, and later to convince them to put on a very unlikely show: a massive spectacle of contemporary dance the New York Times called “Magical”. But Allison Orr has never been one to shy away from experimental, large scale productions. In the past her performances have included both gondoliers and Elvis impersonators. And with this latest project, we can see she’s right in her wheelhouse.
As Trash Dance unfolds we see the work begin to take shape. Sanitation drivers and massive trucks learning the vocabulary of ballet. It’s a challenge without precedent – yet the participants persevere. The story culminates on an abandoned airport runway, hundreds of spectators watch two dozen trash collectors and their trucks deliver a stunningly beautiful and moving performance.
But the heart of Trash Dance is truly the engaging personalities of its stars: The hard-working men and women who pick up our garbage. If you’re looking for something uplifting to watch stream it free today on SNTV.
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