6.8
3.4Is Redemption worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.8 and Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5).
Summary
Redemption is a documentary about New York City's canners - the men and women who survive by redeeming bottles and cans they collect from curbs, garbage cans and apartment complexes.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
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- Directed by
- Jon Alpert, Matthew O'Neill
- Produced by
- Steven Knight
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Facts
April 5, 2013 · 35 min · Strong Language
- Released
- April 5, 2013
- Runtime
- 35 min
- Content
- Strong Language
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Tropes
Eye Scream, Black-Tie Infiltration, Mugging the Monster +9
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Redemption worth watching?"
Questions about Redemption
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Redemption okay for kids?
Strong language
Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Redemption plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Redemption use?
Eye ScreamBlack-Tie InfiltrationMugging the MonsterNoble ShoplifterShell-Shocked VeteranGroin AttackYou Must Be ColdMarket-Based TitleTroubling Unchildlike BehaviourOff the WagonWar Crime Subverts HeroismTitle Dropand 21 more
TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Eye Scream, Black-Tie Infiltration, and Mugging the Monster.