Review of Waste Land (2010) by Frederick V — 29 Aug 2015

Emocionante história de uma intervenção artística de Vik Muniz com os catadores de um lixão no Rio de Janeiro. Valoriza a dignidade e o direito de sonhar com uma vida melhor.

This review of Waste Land (2010) was written by Frederick V on 29 Aug 2015.

Waste Land has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Joe T (673) on 14 Jul 2012

Although towards the end it started to feel self-important, the middle of the film was more than worth the price of admission…

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By Michael Z (241) on 26 Sep 2012

No es malo ser pobre, es malo ser rico a la altura de la fama siendo tus morales una sucia pena... De los mejores documentales que he visto…

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By Rhonda S (62) on 05 Jan 2014

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By Blake R (106) on 08 Aug 2012

One of the best documentaries I have ever seen. It is deeply moving, emotional and transpires into an inspirational masterpiece…

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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 Jim F (603) on 26 Sep 2015

An extraordinary and moving film. Thank the gods for people like Vik Muniz…

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By Krystyna B (1) on 26 Dec 2013

Fascinating movie..,real life can be more powerful and memorable than fiction…

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By Antonio C (113) on 18 Sep 2013

Do not believe all the good things you might have heard about this documentary, it is much much much better than that…

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By Vince C (50) on 08 Dec 2013

This is the best documentary I've ever seen…

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By Andy W (983) on 29 Dec 2012

What an inspirational movie about real world problems being presented and terrific photo artist that can make a difference for Brazilian recycling…

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