Documentary on California Waste Solutions founder named film festival finalist
A documentary detailing the life of waste management executive David Duong has been selected as a finalist for the 13th San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival.
The 72-minute film, titled 'The King of Trash,' tracks the personal and professional trajectory of David Duong, the founder of California Waste Solutions. The narrative documents his transition from a refugee arriving in the United States to his current role managing large-scale recycling and waste operations in the Bay Area.
The documentary selection coincides with a series of screenings across the United States. San Francisco holds specific relevance for the production, as it serves as the location where the Duong family initially settled and established their business after leaving Vietnam.
The film festival recognition highlights the intersection of migrant narratives and the private waste management sector. By focusing on Duong's industry growth, the film provides insight into the expansion of waste service infrastructure in California over the past several decades.