Tao of the Dumpster

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Tao of the Dumpster

This provocative video portrays a sixty-six year-old man who lives off of the contents of dumpsters. Questioning the morality and the rationality of this lifestyle is the man's son, shown frustrated with the philosophical discussions his father and he have about property, time, and personal responsibility. David Lindstrom films his father as he rummages through a dumpster, and viewers watch as a meal is assembled, complete with caviar. Exclaiming that he has never before enjoyed this delicacy, his father digs into his discovery with relish. Stating eloquently that so much in life is wasted, he appears content and peaceful with the path his life has taken. Opening doors to the past allows Lindstrom to trace the development of his father's unusual philosophies, but this seems to do little for Lindstrom's own peace of mind.

DATE: 1996

TOPICS:
Alternative Lifestyles / Gender, Intergenerational

CREDITS:
Producer / Director: David Lindstrom

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Color
30 minutes
Original Format: 16mm

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