Foreign Parts
A portrayal of a hidden enclave of auto shops and junkyards fated for demolition in the shadow of a new baseball stadium in Queens. The film observes this vibrant community of immigrants – where wrecks, refuse, and recycling form a thriving commerce – as it struggles for daily survival and contests New York City's development scheme.
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Foreign Parts
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 9, 2010
Runtime
1h 21m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
62%
Original Title
Foreign Parts
Director
J.P. Sniadecki
Description
A portrayal of a hidden enclave of auto shops and junkyards fated for demolition in the shadow of a new baseball stadium in Queens. The film observes this vibrant community of immigrants – where wrecks, refuse, and recycling form a thriving commerce – as it struggles for daily survival and contests New York City's development scheme.