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Waste Land: Lucy Walker's Fascination with Garbage
Waste Land Director Lucy Walker discusses her fascination with garbage and explains how she partnered with Brazilain artist Vik Muniz to make the film. The Oscar-nominated documentary is coming to Independent Lens on April 19 at 10pm (check local listings).
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