Ritchie Community League is pleased to offer a month-long, exclusive look at Edmonton filmmaker Anthony Goertz’s documentary The Line (48 minutes).
Developed as part of Goertz’s master’s thesis, The Line introduces us to those who sort our trash, some of the most marginalized in our society.
Says, Goertz, “The folks who sort our trash (thus diverting it from landfill) are hired because of their pre-existing barriers to employment. These barriers include criminal records, newcomer status, struggles with addiction, and disabilities of various kinds. Guided by an ethics of care, the result is a vibrant, accepting community in an unlikely place.”
The Line premiered last October and is now on the film festival circuit.
It is available, free for online viewing by RCL members until Feb. 28. Members will be e-mailed the links to access the film Feb. 2.
Watch our Q&A with filmmaker Anthony Goetz, cinematographer Gerardo Ramos, and composer Cold Dead Drummers.
For non-Ritchie members, the film can be rented here.
About the filmmaker
Anthony Goertz is a filmmaker living and working in amiskwaciy-wâskahikan/Beaver Hill House/Edmonton, Alberta, after several years working in the Vancouver film industry. With a deep interest in social justice, he has helped lead a philosophy reading club for prisoners, among other exploits. See his film and other artwork on his website.
Not a member (yet) but want to see this film?
Get a Ritchie membership:
a) online at EFCL.org
b) in-person at Ritchie Foods
c) OR ioin the Ritchie Crew subscription service. An RCL membership is just one of many perks you’ll enjoy throughout the year.Then, with an RCL membership in hand, get in touch. We’ll e-mail you links to the film.