Recycled Life

Recycled Life is a 2006 American short documentary film directed by Leslie Iwerks. It relays the story of a massive toxic landfill near Guatemala City, and the local residents who scavenge there to eke out their meager living.

Recognition

It was nominated for an Academy Award for Academy [Award for Best Documentary Short Film|Best Documentary Short].

Film Festival Appearances

According to IWERKS&CO.

Best Documentary Short Human Rights Night Bologna, Italy
Best Documentary Short Tahoe/Reno International Film Festival
Best Documentary Short Newport Beach International Film Festival
Best Documentary Short San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
Best Documentary Short Ojai International Film Festival
Best Documentary Short Mendocino International Film Festival
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival
Official Selection Calgary Underground Film Festival

Reception

Rocky Mountain Women's Film wrote: "hrough this compelling story, the filmmakers have captured the beauty, humor and remarkable contrast that resonate throughout the vast wasteland of garbage."