Redención (Redemption)
Now Funding | Feature Film
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Step into the world of NYC’s most overlooked environmental heroes—undocumented canners—through the lens of bold storytelling and grassroots advocacy. Filmmakers Championing Legislation to Enhance the Redemption System and Improve the Quality of Life for Undocumented Canners in NYC is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the relentless efforts of Italian director Andrea and his dynamic team, Carlotta Parodi and Chaise Cortes De Vargas, as they embark on a transformative journey to fight for systemic reform.
Director's Vision
"Redención" (Redemption)
Follows an undocumented New Yorker whose daily recycling turns survival into stewardship—revealing resilience, dignity, and how discarded plastic can spark environmental justice and community power.
— Andrea Vico, Director
Starting before dawn, a man walks through affluent neighborhoods of Williamsburg, rummaging through trash bins and dumpsters for 6-7 hours, determined to gather enough recyclables to trade for cash.
His destination: a redeeming center in Bushwick, where he earns a modest $40-50 a day.
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Their Story
For him like many other immigrants, these redemption programs are their only lifeline—a way to survive in a country where opportunities seem so abundant, yet are so hard to reach for some.
Beyond just exposure —it’s a mission to save a Life
Beyond the daily grind of collecting cans lies a deeper story
—one of resilience, dignity, and a granddaughter in
urgent need of life saving care.
