Waste Land

When I first started watching Waste Land, my initial thoughts were confusing. I was questioning who this movie was going to form into what it did. I simply asked myself, “What are they doing there?” and “How are they going to find hope in these people?” Unfortunately, I am not exposed to these types of living conditions so it was hard for me to see the “light,” I guess you could say.

However, throughout the movie my thoughts gradually changed. I was witnessing this man, Vik Muniz, who had grown up in these conditions and turned his life into something wonderful and worth living for. Then, my questions got turned around into, “Wow, what is going to do?” I was instantly intrigued with Muniz’s project. I start to get to know and understand just a few of the individuals evolved in this lifestyle. I got to see how Munix turned these peoples’ lives around and created a piece of art for each of them…their life began to have meaning to them. I drew a greater appreciation for the things I have, as well as the people “behind the scenes.”

            This movie showed a great message of being universal. I believe that every type of audience can gain something from this experience. Although there may be may different opinions, the message will remain the same to everyone. It gives people a change to understand that they too can make a change and difference in their own life, as well as others.