Redemption

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Redemption follows a cast of characters from the five boroughs of NYC as they scrape together a living - five cents at a time. Emmy® - winning filmmakers Jon Alpert and Matthew O'Neill follow several men and women over the course of a year, providing a poignant glimpse into the daily lives and struggles of those who scavenge the city's garbage cans and recycling bins. This documentary highlights the sense of community among the canners, many of whom have spent a decade working beside each other on the sidewalks, shunned by most New Yorkers and underserved by social services. Despite the numbing work and long hours, they maintain their pride, insisting "It's honorable work, no matter what people say.