Waste Land
- Documentary
An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit. Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to the heights of international art stardom. Vik collaborates with the brilliant catadores, pickers of recyclable materials, true Shakespearean characters who live and work in the garbage quoting Machiavelli and showing us how to recycle ourselves.
Waste Land is a 2010 documentary that follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he collaborates with catadores, waste pickers at Rio de Janeiro's largest landfill, to create transformative art projects. The film captures an uplifting story of human resilience and artistic vision that transcends the harsh realities of life in Jardim Gramacho.
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When was Waste Land released?
Waste Land premiered on January 24, 2010.
What is Waste Land about?
The documentary follows artist Vik Muniz as he works with catadores (waste pickers) at the world's largest landfill outside Rio de Janeiro to create art projects that highlight human dignity and the transformative power of creativity.
Who is featured in Waste Land?
The film centers on contemporary artist Vik Muniz and the catadores workers at Jardim Gramacho landfill in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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