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20056 minPGdoc-short

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Recycle

20056 minPGdoc-short

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A homeless poet collects discarded items to create a community garden in Echo Park, reflecting on survival and nature in his daily life.

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A homeless poet collects discarded items to create a community garden in Echo Park, reflecting on survival and nature in his daily life.

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Vasco Nunesdirector

Ondi Timoner

Ondi Timonerdirector

Miguel Diazcast

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Miguel Diaz collects discarded items in Echo Park, Los Angeles. A homeless poet, he focuses on recovering from substance abuse through his philosophy of recycling life. Diaz transforms the median of his street into a community garden using the items he finds. Throughout the day, he shares his thoughts on survival and nature, revealing his unique approach to life in an urban environment.

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