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Carts of Darkness poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.0 / 100
2008·Documentary·1h

CARTS OF DARKNESS

“It feels like freedom.”

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.

Above the Line
Murray Siple·DirectorMurray Siple·WriterChristian Bégin·Director of PhotographyMichael Brockington·Editor
Cast
Murray Siple·SelfBig Al·SelfFergie·Self
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Murray Siple·Director
Writing· 1
Murray Siple·Writer
Camera· 1
Christian Bégin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Brockington·Editor
Production· 1
Tracey Friesen·Producer
By the Numbers
69.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Carts of Darkness's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Minimalist, Stark, Intriguing
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a red, wire-frame shopping cart positioned slightly above the center, angled to the right. Inside the cart, a red bottle lies on its side, a”

Key Elements
Shopping CartBottle
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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