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The Salt of the Earth: Film Guide

The Salt of the Earth
The Salt of the Earth
Decia Films

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14+

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Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at The Salt of the Earth (2014), a documentary about the life and work of photographer Sebastião Salgado over the last four decades.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Art and Design in addition to highlighting themes surrounding arts and media, indigenous peoples, travel and exploration, and historical events.

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