Stories from the people of the East End Docklands Steam and sauna Rooms in Canning Town, London.

Steamers follows the stories of people who love to go steaming in the East End docklands steam and sauna in Canning Town. The short film features people from all walks of life who share a love of the steam. Whilst inside the hot walls they can share their stories, secrets, trials and tribulations. In the steam rooms everyone is equal. The film is a story about community, camaraderie and friendship.

Steamers was commissioned by channel 4 for the ‘Shooting Gallery’, the late night showcase of the UK’s most exciting emerging film-making talent.

A woman with glasses and short, wavy hair is smiling while looking down, with a soft focus background.

Three people are in a tiled bathtub or shower. An elderly woman in a pink robe is sitting on a stool and looking at two younger men, one with blond hair and the other with darker hair. One of the men is immersed in the water, and the other has his back to the camera. Shelves are mounted on the wall, and there is a mop leaning against the wall.

Indoor swimming pool with water pouring from a pipe, bright sunlight coming through a large window, and blue tiled walls.

A man walking out of a shower area, with water on his body, in a tiled room. He is wearing black shorts and has soap on his hands. There is a trash can nearby and a glass door behind him.