Asian Film Festival of Dallas 2010

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“Allah saved you.  But you scared the hell out of me.”

Bong-Nam Park’s IRON CROWS is visceral and breathtaking with its images of the Bangladesh coast and the horrific sights and sounds of old ships being dismantled, but its story is utterly human.

In the small port city of Chittagong, roughly 20,000 workers cut apart beached freighters, every element of the disposed vessels going to salvage.  The workers make pennies on the hour, exposing themselves to contaminants and toxic materials, with no medical care.  Most of them work to support faraway families, and their stories are often heartbreaking.  But their determination and good will seem endless.  Their lives, from the working conditions and hardships they endure to the simple comforts and camaraderie they enjoy in their off-hours, are inspiring.

IRON CROWS is thrilling, yet it also has the power to be deeply touching.  Don’t miss this fascinating documentary.

Director

Bong-Nam Park

Country

South Korea

Language

Bengali, English Subtitles

Release Date

2009

Runtime

65 minutes

Print Source

Maëlle Guenegues
Cat & Docs
maelle@catndocs.com

Exhibition Format

HDCam