Scene from the documentary Undeliverable featuring an Amazon delivery van
A line from the Undeliverable documentary.
After Being Named an Official Selection at the Boston Film Festival, the Documentary Heads to San Diego International Film Festival While the Team Kicks Off a Nationwide Publicity and Distribution Push
Each day, countless Americans hit “Buy Now” and an Amazon package shows up at their front door—often within just a few hours. Yet, the real cost of this convenience remains unseen.”— Frank LicariNEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The investigative documentary “Undeliverable: Prime Profits. Poor People.” has been named an Official Selection at the Boston and San Diego International Film Festivals.
The feature-length film takes a close look at Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner initiative and the independent contractors and companies that handle the crucial final leg of package delivery.
UNDELIVERABLE: PRIME PROFITS. POOR PEOPLE., directed by three-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker and TV host Frank Licari, has earned spots at both the 2026 Boston Film Festival and the San Diego International Film Festival.
The film zeroes in on Amazon’s last-mile logistics network, specifically examining the DSP program, which relies on independently run delivery businesses to transport packages from local stations to customers’ doorsteps.
Featuring personal stories from both past and present delivery drivers and DSP owners, the documentary also brings in insights from attorneys, journalists, scholars, authors, labor advocates, and industry insiders.
Through these conversations, UNDELIVERABLE unpacks how the DSP model functions, what it’s like for those on the ground, and the larger issues around small-business ownership, worker conditions, delivery logistics, and what shoppers expect.
“We all see the Amazon vans rolling through our streets, but few understand the business machinery behind those deliveries,” said Licari. “This film started with my own curiosity about how last-mile delivery actually works and a desire to hear directly from the people living it.”
EXPLORING THE LAST MILE
Amazon’s DSP program partners with independent delivery companies that handle the final stretch of the shipping process.
UNDELIVERABLE digs into this setup through interviews with those who’ve run DSPs and driven for them. They open up about the daily realities of delivery work, performance targets, financial pressures, and the often-complex ties between their companies and Amazon.
The documentary also weaves in commentary from experts and observers who shed light on the broader implications for delivery services, employment, entrepreneurship, and the booming e-commerce sector.
Licari noted that the project grew during filming to tackle bigger questions about how shifting shopping habits are reshaping the delivery industry.
“E-commerce has transformed how we shop and how goods travel,” Licari explained. “Our film focuses on one slice of that chain, giving those who’ve lived it a chance to tell their stories.”
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS: BOSTON AND SAN DIEGO
UNDELIVERABLE: PRIME PROFITS. POOR PEOPLE. is an Official Selection at the 2026 Boston Film Festival, where it will be shown virtually starting September 18.
Next up, the documentary will be presented at the San Diego International Film Festival with two in-person screenings scheduled:
Friday, October 16 – 11:30 AM
Sunday, October 18 – 6:15 PM
AMC UTC 14 – La Jolla, California
The San Diego International Film Festival has also designated the film as its California Premiere.
The team behind the film is actively seeking more festival slots, distribution deals, broadcast and streaming opportunities, and educational screenings.
ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY
UNDELIVERABLE digs into multiple facets of last-mile delivery, including the DSP business model, the challenges faced by small business owners and drivers, performance standards, financial realities, and how large corporations interact with their independent delivery partners.
The film features voices from across the delivery ecosystem and examines how the rise of e-commerce and the demand for fast shipping are transforming the final mile.
Frank Licari serves as director, writer, and producer.
ABOUT FRANK LICARI
A three-time Emmy nominee and four-time Telly Award winner, Frank Licari is a producer, director, writer, actor, and TV host with a diverse career spanning documentaries, television, film, and live performance.
Licari hosted the PBS series *On The Town in the Palm Beaches with Frank Licari* for a decade and has also performed with Blue Man Group.
His acting résumé includes recurring roles on shows like Mayor of Kingstown, The Hardy Boys, The Chosen, and Graceland, as well as appearances on Blue Bloods, Tulsa King, The Resident, Murdoch Mysteries, and more.
His film work often explores music, culture, and modern American life.
With UNDELIVERABLE: PRIME PROFITS. POOR PEOPLE., Licari turns his lens on the individuals, enterprises, and systems powering the last-mile delivery industry.
PRESS SCREENERS AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE
Members of the media—including journalists, critics, broadcasters, and podcasters—can request access to UNDELIVERABLE: PRIME PROFITS. POOR PEOPLE.
Available press materials include:
• Private press and review screeners
• One-on-one interviews with director Frank Licari
• Select documentary participants (subject to availability)
• Film clips and B-roll
• High-resolution production stills
• Key art and festival laurels
• Electronic Press Kit
• Background and fact-sheet materials
PRESS CONTACT
**Frank Licari**
Director / Producer
UNDELIVERABLE: PRIME PROFITS. POOR PEOPLE.
Email: FL@QuiteFranklyEntertainment.com
Phone: (561) 262-0114
Film Website: UndeliverableFilm.com
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
Boston Film Festival – Official Selection
Virtual Presentation Beginning September 18, 2026
San Diego International Film Festival – Official Selection / California Premiere
October 16, 2026 – 11:30 AM
October 18, 2026 – 6:15 PM
AMC UTC 14 – La Jolla, California
ABOUT “UNDELIVERABLE: PRIME PROFITS. POOR PEOPLE.”
*UNDELIVERABLE: PRIME PROFITS. POOR PEOPLE.* is a 98-minute investigative feature documentary that examines Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner program and the people and businesses involved in last-mile delivery. Through interviews with current and former delivery drivers, DSP owners, and other industry insiders, the documentary sheds light on how the DSP model operates and the real-world experiences of those within it.
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