"MDOCS Flyer-2016-02-11, Salt of the Earth" by Michael Zhou
 

Document Type

Publicity

Publication Date

Spring 2-11-2016

Embargo Period

8-18-2016

Event Date

February 11, 2016

Keywords

MDOCS, event, film, screening, Salt of the Earth, Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado

Abstract

Synopsis: For the last 40 yrs, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been traveling through the continents in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He's witnessed some of the major events of our recent history; international conflicts, starvation and exodus. He's now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, wild fauna and flora, and grandiose landscapes as part of a huge photographic project, which is a tribute to the planet's beauty.

In "The Salt of the Earth," Sebastião Salgado's life and work are revealed to us by his son Juliano, who went with him during his last travels, and by photographer Wim Wenders.

This screening was hosted by the Art Department, Tang Museum and MDOCS and is open to

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