Well, here’s something to watch– A 1989 Brazilian “documentary” about human beings, animals, farming, social economies, wealth, poverty, hunger…through the singular life trajectory of a tomato. You will be amused and outraged at the same time. The film is a comment on economic systems, food systems and the human folly that creates such hideous inequity.
There seems to be a debate about whether the scene with people scavenging for what the pigs reject was orchestrated, with people paid to be actors. Is this a documentary with a metaphorical point, therefore a different kind of documentary, or would such “falseness” reduce the veracity and seriousness of the film which, despite its quirkiness, aspires to literal truth-telling? I’m undecided.
are you sharing your blog more widely Annie? you always put interesting and important stuff in it, thankyou!
Thank you Vickyvole, I am trying. I would like to have wider readership. Kitchencounterculture has a vision 🙂
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