The Throwaways tells the story of ex-felon, homeless filmmaker, activist, and co-director Ira McKinley, who channels his experience of living on the streets through the lens of a video camera.  By using his unique perspective, Ira pulls the curtain back for viewers and exposes how the current economic crisis is having a devastating effect on those who are in greatest need. The story documents his struggle to bring positive changes to his community in inner-city Albany. A gritty, firsthand look at a reality most would rather turn away from, The Throwaways challenges viewers to bear witness and confront the daily struggles and hopes of those living on the fringes of a society that has rejected and forgotten them.

This is more than just a film; it is an expression of the anger, sadness, joys, and hopes of people who have been historically stereotyped, silenced and marginalized by the mainstream media. Co-directed by local independent media maker Bhawin Suchak, The Throwaways places personal narratives against the backdrop of a grassroots movement that is rising up, using the power of the people to challenge the slashing of publicly funded programs and services in inner city communities.  Not a simple illumination of individuals at their weakest, The Throwaways seeks to inspire and empower by telling these collective stories of struggle while showing that hope does still exist.

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