In the Life: Scrap Metal Men (Ghana Documentary)

Scrap Metal Men is a 12­minute documentary set in Agbogbloshie, Ghana ­ the world's biggest e­waste dump. We navigate this landscape by following the daily lives of two 'scrap metal men' as they trade and sell metal through congested Ghanaian city roads and markets.

The filmmakers Alex Wondergem and Adu lalouschek are both of mixed Ghanaian heritage, with Alex having spent the majority of his life living in Accra. They met whilst both studying at the University of the Arts London, and this is the first of three In the Life documentaries they have made since.

In April, two more In the Life documentaries will be released online: Warrior's Gym and Ga Fishermen.

Warrior's Gym (8 minutes) captures the personal triumphs of one of Ghana's strongest men ­ Warrior. Over the last 15 years he has created a gym made of locally sourced and found materials, where he trains Ghana's strong men of tomorrow.

Ga Fishermen (12 minutes) gives us an intimate insight into the fast disappearing world of traditional fishermen on the coast of Accra, Ghana. We follow four fishermen from a small community off Labadi Beach Road and are brought into their world of traditional hymns and go on their daily fishing trip.

To keep up to date with the films, visit www.inthelife.tv​

Contact: Alex Wondergem / Adu Lalouschek
Tel.: +233 55 44 19 242 / +44 7504 483528
Email: [email protected]​