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Re: Sebastião Salgado: Gold

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I can't recommend enough watching the The Salt of the Earth[0] documentary. It's not only an impactful review of Salgado's career but also a great (and visual) way to expand our knowledge about the world and its recent history. [0] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3674140/

An excellent movie. I've watched it twice and will likely watch it again.

Re: Sebastião Salgado: Gold

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Highly recommend watching Powaqqatsi, sequel to Koyaanisqatsi. The opening scene is filmed in Serra Pelada. Does a much better job of capturing the atmosphere than these photos.

Re: Sebastião Salgado: Gold

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It's sad that he accepts money from Vale, a reckless company that is doing more harm than good in Brazil. http://www.vale.com/brasil/PT/initiatives/environmental-soci... For me, this ruined his legacy.

I mean. He wanted to rebuild a forest. That's pretty ambitious but he needed money. Some evil company gave him money. Why should he refuse?

Do you think that, in order to avoid giving Vale some PR, it would be better to refuse the money? And presumably have trouble rebuilding the forest.

Re: Sebastião Salgado: Gold

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I can't recommend enough watching the The Salt of the Earth[0] documentary. It's not only an impactful review of Salgado's career but also a great (and visual) way to expand our knowledge about the world and its recent history. [0] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3674140/

Yes, the segment in which he comments about his experience in Africa during the ethnic conflicts is VERY impactful. This movie is a must see for any human being.

Re: Sebastião Salgado: Gold

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It's sad that he accepts money from Vale, a reckless company that is doing more harm than good in Brazil. http://www.vale.com/brasil/PT/initiatives/environmental-soci... For me, this ruined his legacy.

I mean. He wanted to rebuild a forest. That's pretty ambitious but he needed money. Some evil company gave him money. Why should he refuse? Do you think that, in order to avoid giving Vale some PR, it would be better to refuse the money? And presumably have trouble rebuilding the forest.

Lots of ambitious people in a certain laboratory at a research Institute needed money. Some convicted sex offender gave them money. Why should they refuse?
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