This is my 3rd time to watch this film. And I've enjoyed it equally each time. The initial draw of the images themselves has worn off for me although I still love the concept of creating high art out of garbage. Like I said in class my favorite part has become the human interactions. Particularly the interaction of Vik with the pickers. It's such a challenging role to play. How do you improve their lives, but in a way that is maintainable for them. I think this is the essential question that all non-profits face. I've participated in many mission trips throughout my life, and it always seems that the organizations that do the most good are run by people who exist in the space they are improving. I think Vik did help them, but he might of done more damage to them long term. The best way to help the world is to help your corner of it. I think this project was more about completing Vik's vision for his art than helping the people there. He could of done the same thing in NYC with the homeless population and then continued to help these people there.
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