The document contains notes from a 3-day documentary. It discusses the characters, their motivations and struggles. On day 1, it introduces the characters and world of Jardim Gramacho, the largest garbage dump in Rio. On day 2, it discusses new characters and how they are changing. By day 3, the overarching message is about not underestimating yourself and having hope, as seen through the pickers gaining rights and changing their mindsets. The real art created is the change in the people and their growth into better roles in life.

1. Notes:
Quotes, ideas, character names and
personalities
• Who are the characters in this story
• What motivates each of them?
• Can you identify a protagonist/antagonist?
• Describe Jardim Gramacho…..
Day 1

2. Day 2
• Who are the new characters?
• What are their struggles?
• What are their passions?
• How are the characters changing?

3. Day 3 final day!
• What’s the overarching message of this documentary?
Christian: The message is that you should be humble and connected
to your roots.
Yev: Don’t take what you have for granted.
Azalea: Agree with Christian
Moh: You don’t know if something’s impossible until you try. If Tião
never tried to start the movement, the pickers would never have
gotten rights.
• What is the real art that is created here?
Christian: The art is seeing the pickers advance in life, and being
involved.
Jen: The art is the change. Not the materials, but the people and how
they worked and grew into better roles in life.
Kellyah: The experience! There’s more to life than what they thought.

4. Day 3 final day!
• What’s the overarching message of this documentary?
Promia: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Our perceptions
don’t always match reality.
Ingrid: Don’t underestimate yourself (#Magna) Realize what
you’re capable of.
Katelyn: Even if you feel like you’re small, someone else
may see what you’re really worth.
Michael: Even a little bit of hope can bring you places.
• What is the real art that is created here?
Marco: The change in mindset—thinking you’re worth
nothing changing to realizing you have WORTH!

5. Day 3 final day!
• Final Thoughtz???
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