Cartoneros

I recently saw the documentary film entitled “Cartoneros”. It was featured at CSUSM in arts 240. It was about the economic crisis in Argentina and how many were forced onto the streets. The film was great because it showed the human struggle, and how people will come together as a community to make the most of a situation.

The individuals in the film called cartoneros collected recyclable materials in their carts and sold them back to make money. In efforts of turning trash into revenue, it also kept the streets cleaner in some aspect. It shows how consumer products can go full circle when we become resourceful. From consumer>cartonero>back to the hands of the consumer as a recycled object.

I would recommend this film to anyone and everyone. It was very informative, but entertaining at the same time. I would especially recommend it to those who have had no third world country experience. It puts the current recession into perspective, and helped me to truly appreciate what I have no matter how little it may seem in comparison to my surroundings.