Plot
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.
Written by
N/A
Directed by
Lucy Walker, Karen Harley, João Jardim
Cast
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom, Brazil
Production Companies
Almega Projects, O2 Filmes
Languages
Português, English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 29 wins & 13 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
9,441
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
NA