A Brazilian artist called Vik Muniz one day felt like he wanted to help transform the lives of a small group of people in a positive way. One year after Carnival he observed how many beautiful parts of costumes and decorations went to trash and he decided he wanted to make art with recycled materials. His documentary shows his journey into the world of garbage collectors ( which we later learn to name 'recycled materials collectors') in a landfill in Rio- the biggest landfill in the world. The money he makes with his art reverts back to helping this very important but neglected class of people.
From the very start I was already touched by the story, the artist, the message and the people who work with such dignity and pride at this horrendous landfill.
I recommend that every educator watch this film: If we could ever inspire our students with his example we are halfway to doing what we are here to do. Check out the website and watch the film (if only via youtube):
Site of 'Lixo extraordinario' documentary
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