Review of Trash Dance

This film made its Rochester NY premiere at the Dryden Theater of the George Eastman House last Friday evening. It was the first film shown in an annual Labor Series at the House that occurs over several weeks in the Fall and the showing was well attended. The audience response was enthusiastic judging from spontaneous clapping at the end. Personally, my husband and I thought it was one of the best documentaries we have ever seen and our other "picks" provide stiff competition for this designation. We thought the movie was brilliant from concept through editing. It challenged stereotypes by bringing the trash collectors and others such as the choreographer who participated to life in their fuller humanity, as well as creativity and commitment to a pretty "crazy" project. It told an amazing and true story in a thoroughly engaging way; it was fun and provocative at the same time. There are so many people we want to see this film when it becomes more generally accessible. Definitely needs to be on your "watch" list....