Ep. 257: The Nitrate Picture Show 2024 with David Schwartz

Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The Nitrate Picture Show takes place every year in Rochester, New York, at the George Eastman Museum, projecting movies from nitrate prints. The resulting super-vivid images create a movie-going experience that can be, in the words of my guest, programmer David Schwartz, “life-changing.” I asked Schwartz about some of his highlights at this increasingly popular festival, including The Good Fairy (directed by William Wyler), Meet Me in St. Louis (Vincente Minnelli), Intolerance (D.W. Griffith), and The Strawberry Blonde (Raoul Walsh). We also talked about films that offered something a little different such as the documentary The Plow That Broke the Plains (Pare Lorentz), the experimental parody Tomato’s Another Day (James Sibley Watson), Homecoming (Hideo Oba), and Rossellini’s Germany Year Zero. Plus: rare Lubitsch (From Mayerling to Sarajevo) and Renoir’s A Day in the Country.

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Ep. 257: The Nitrate Picture Show 2024 with David Schwartz: Minnelli, Wyler, Walsh, and more

We embark on the first part of a series by Jack Eidt who joined the artistic residency of Osceola Refetoff, a Canadian-American visual artist and photojournalist, in Antofagasta, Chile. Supported by SACO Cultural Corporation, this residency places a spotlight on the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, and its rich yet troubled history with mining. We delve into the environmental and social impacts of mining in this region, the historical context of Latin American exploitation, and the legacy of colonialism and neoliberal policies. Featuring poignant quotes from local authors and music that reflects Chile's cultural heritage, this episode is a profound exploration of eco-justice, history, and art.

Spanish Translation: https://wilderutopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Historia-del-Chile-y-el-desierto-Atacama-EcoJustice-Radio.pdf

**Historical Context and Colonial Legacy**

The episode explores the economic motivations and political maneuverings that have led to the region's exploitation, including the devastating impact of colonialism and neoliberal policies. Eduardo Galeano's seminal work, "Open Veins of Latin America," serves as a guiding narrative, revealing the systematic stripping of the continent's resources and the resulting poverty and underdevelopment.

**Interview with Don Victor Loyola**

We interview Don Victor Loyola, a former miner who now works for the municipal museum in Maria Elena. His firsthand account provides invaluable insights into the history of mining in the Atacama and the devastating effects of the industry's boom-and-bust cycles. 

**Indigenous Presence and Geoglyphs**

The Atacama Desert is also home to a rich indigenous history, evidenced by the thousands of geoglyphs that dot the landscape. These ancient works of art, created by the region's early inhabitants, offer a glimpse into the spiritual and practical lives of the people who once thrived in this harsh environment. The episode explores the significance of these geoglyphs and their role in the transportation networks that connected ancient South American civilizations.

**A Call to Action**

As we reflect on the Atacama's past and present, it becomes clear that the region's future depends on a commitment to eco-justice and sustainable development. This episode serves as a call to action, urging listeners to consider the long-term impacts of mining and the importance of protecting both communities and ecosystems.

Music Featured

Violeta Parra “Gracias a la Vida.”
Victor Jara “The Right to Live in Peace.”
Illapu “Raza Brava”


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Victor Loyola has a thirty year history working in the mining industry in the Atacama Desert of Chile and presently works in tourism at the Municipal Museum [https://fundacionmariaelena.com/] in Maria Elena, Chile. 


Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs.


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Episode 229
Photo credit: Osceola Refetoff

Ghost Towns and Geoglyphs: Exploring Chile's Atacama Desert

In dieser Podcastfolge geht es um die Frage, wie unsere Ernährung die Mundgesundheit beeinflusst. Welche Auswirkungen haben Zucker und Zuckerersatzstoffen? Welchen Einfluss hat eine fettreiche, fleischlastige Ernährungsweise? Welche Rolle spielen unterschiedliche Fettsäuren, aber auch Nitrate aus Salaten und Gemüse? Und können sich die richtigen Mikronährstoffe in der Nahrung entzündungshemmend auswirken? Nicht zuletzt geht es darum, wie eine personalisierte Ernährung helfen kann, Entzündungsprozesse zu reduzieren und den gesamten Körper gesund zu halten.  

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Disclaimer:
Aus Gründen der besseren Verständlichkeit wird in diesem Podcast hin und wieder nur das generische Maskulinum verwendet. Die hier verwendeten Personenbezeichnungen beziehen sich jedoch – sofern nicht explizit kenntlich gemacht – auf alle Geschlechter.

Medizin trifft Zahnmedizin

Risikofaktor ungesunde Ernährung

A sample trailer from an upcoming audio story exploring the origins and impact of fertilizer mining in one of the driest deserts in the world, Chile's Atacama.

Chilean Nitrate Teaser - 9:6:24, 11.17 PM

My state senator is running for Real Senate. But he posts on reddit??? Plus: doodoo water. 

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