Computers, smart phones, and tablets are now a part of our daily lives. They have revolutionised the way we work, the way we communicate and the way we view the world. But what happens to our old phone when we upgrade? Where does our broken computer go after we throw it out? 'e-Life' explores what happens to our electrical goods when we throw them away and exposes some unpleasant (and perhaps unknown) truths about the detrimental affects e-waste has on people's health, the environment and the economy. From consumers in the UK to the recyclers in the dumps of Ghana, the documentary will follow the journey of our e-waste. We will examine current manufacturing and disposal processes and also assess the burden the boom in electronic goods is placing on global resources. 'e-Life' will be an objective portrayal of the problem of e-waste that documents the issue through carefully crafted cinematography.
Cinematography
Stunning contrast: glossy ads vs. toxic Ghanaian dumps.
Direction
Scott-Clarke lets the horror breathe, no screaming needed.
Sound
Christopher Judge's voice carries tragic weight.
Director
Edward Scott-Clarke
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Christopher Judge is best known as Teal'c from Stargate SG-1—his casting brings unexpected gravitas to e-waste.
Agbogbloshie, featured prominently, was nicknamed 'Sodom and Gomorrah' by locals—it's since been partially demolished, making this footage historically vital.
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