Review of Waste Land (2010) by Julie E — 26 Mar 2011

Amazing documentary. The power of art to empower people.

This review of Waste Land (2010) was written by Julie E on 26 Mar 2011.

Waste Land has generally received very positive reviews.

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Liked it but I expected something more. maybe not enough focus on the characters and Vik Muniz is cold I thought…

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By Robyn N (161) on 14 Feb 2013

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By Skye B (33) on 26 Sep 2012

Absolutely excellent. Fresh, innovative, inspiring, realistic and yet optimistic and it is in no way trying to be something it is not…

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By Matthew J (1,312) on 11 May 2013

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By Colleen P (54) on 24 Dec 2014

An artist has garbage pickers in Brazil find pieces that he can use to make portraits of the pickers…

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By Dave B (970) on 25 Nov 2012

Really good, different and very interesting…

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By Vince C (50) on 08 Dec 2013

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By Jannice C (1) on 11 Apr 2014

To all my photographer and art loving friends - This is an absolutely phenomenal must-see documentary…

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By Genie K (38) on 01 Mar 2014

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By Tina T (130) on 22 Feb 2013

This is a real story of real people. It takes place in Rio where vik muniz goes to do an art project…

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