Waste Land (2010, Documentary)

Waste Land is an absolute powerhouse of a documentary. It follows the story of modern artist Vik Muniz as he undertakes his next project to show the world the true beauty and power of the human spirit as displayed through the lives of the people of the Gramacho landfill in Rio De Janeiro- people who eat, sleep and live in garbage. It explores their tragic stories while following their individual transformations brought on by the raw power of art. Vik is a genius and this film speaks for itself.