The group selected to work with Muniz begins by posing for photographic recreations of classic works of art.

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Waste Land is an inspiring documentary that follows Brazilian artist Vik Muniz in his attempt to do just that.

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In "Verso (Starry Night)" (2008), Mr. Muniz cobbles together an object picture frame, stretcher cradle, protective backing, labels, inventory number, and hardware for hanging.

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"I hope the next Pope follows in John Paul's style, the Pope who was closest to us and had the courage come to a favela, " says Paulo Roberto Muniz.

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Nizan Guanaes, Oskar Metsavaht and Vik Muniz will join a roster that also includes former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, Cuban ballerina and choreographer Alicia Alonso and the Princess of Hanover.

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Waste Land trails Brazilian artist Vik Muniz in his journey back to his hometown of Rio de Janeiro where he involves pickers of recyclable materials, called catadores, in an art project that re-creates classic works of art using the trash they pick for a living.

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