''Drivers Wanted'' is a 2012
documentary film
A documentary film (often described simply as a documentary) is a nonfiction Film, motion picture intended to "document reality, primarily for instruction, education or maintaining a Recorded history, historical record". The American author and ...
about 55 Stan, a
New York City taxi depot in Queens, NY. It was directed by
Joshua Z Weinstein and produced by Jean Tsien. As well as directing, Weinstein participated in the film, often riding in the passenger seat of the taxi.
The film features Johnnie Spider Footman, New York City's oldest taxi driver. Mr. Footman died on September 11, 2013. He was 94 years old.
The documentary was screened at the Silverdocs 2012 Film Festival. It also played at the Simons Center for the Arts as part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers and the reRun Gastropub. The film was also shown at the DOC NY film festival.
References
Drivers Wanted - South Arts
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External links
''Drivers Wanted'' Official Site
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Documentary films about road transport
2012 films
Documentary films about New York City
2012 documentary films
Films set in Queens, New York
Films about taxis
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