"Wasteland" (film)

"Wasteland" is a documentary film that explores the lives of people living in the Jardim Gramacho dump in Brazil, one of the largest landfills in the world. Directed by Lucy Walker, it follows artist Vik Muniz as he collaborates with garbage pickers to create art from waste. The film highlights issues of poverty, environmental degradation, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through Muniz's artistic efforts, it illustrates how creativity can bring hope and change, transforming both perceptions of waste and the lives of the individuals involved in this community.