Drivers Wanted is a 2012 documentary film about 55 Stan, a New York City taxi depot in Queens, NY.PLANET CHOCKO – art/music/movies/beyond » DRIVERS WANTED at DOC NYC : New York’s Documentary Festival It was directed by Joshua Z Weinstein and produced by Jean Tsien.DeWitt, David. "New York City Taxi Drivers, Alone in the Jungle", The NY TIMES, New York, 29 November 29, 2012. As well as directing, Weinstein participated in the film, often riding in the passenger seat of the taxi."Five Questions with Drivers Wanted Director Joshua Z Weinstein" Filmmaker Magazine
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.Kilgannon, Corey. "Spider, New York’s Oldest Cabby, Dies at 94", The NY TIMES, New York, 13 September 2013.Johnnie "Spider" Footman, New York’s Oldest Taxi Driver, Dies | New York Observer
The documentary was screened at the Silverdocs 2012 Film Festival.Silverdocs 2012: 'Betting the Farm' and 'Drivers Wanted' | PopMatters It also played at the Simons Center for the Arts as part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent FilmmakersFall Arts Critics' Picks | The 2012 Fall Arts Issue | Charleston City Paper and the reRun Gastropub.DRIVERS WANTED – Hammer to Nail The film was also shown at the DOC NY film festival.DOC NYC: Gothams Documentary Film Festival - The Brooklyn Rail
References Taxi Documentary Delivers Cabbie Grit and Wisdom (VIDEO) - WNYC
External links Drivers Wanted Official Site