My Name Is Salt

...there's a new king of boring in town: "Watching Salt Dry."

But seriously, it was kind of interesting to see a touch of what these people's lives are like, but on the whole this documentary was just really, really boring. Maybe if they'd played the whole thing at like 10x speed, and had more shots of the actual natural processes and the work that was done, rather than just bits here and there, it might have made for a better watch. Or maybe if they'd picked a family that was a bit more lively, and focused more on them. But hey, if you enjoyed it, good for you.

I knew nothing about this part of India or way of life. A very desolate landscape and way of life, portrayed in a sensitive, minimalistic, and artistic manner. This film drew me, kept my attention.

Through this patient and contemplative storytelling, "My Name is Salt" invites us to recognize that even in the most seemingly mundane aspects of life, there exists extraordinary depth and significance. It transforms what might appear as a bleak or ordinary existence into a powerful testament to the resilience and importance of every life journey.

Watching "My Name is Salt" is akin to discovering an oasis in the midst of life's daily hustle. It's a poignant reminder of the profound beauty that emerges when we slow down the relentless pace of our existence. It's as though the fast-moving airplane of life suddenly decelerates, allowing us to observe people, their stories, and their world with clarity and depth.

"I Am Salt" was educational...I had no idea salt was mined that way in India. I really enjoyed all aspects of the film, excluding the main male "character." What a rude, unkind, demanding, thankless person! I was hoping throughout the movie someone would tell him to knock it off, but, alas, it did not happen. If not for his unlikable presence, I would have given the movie 10 stars.

So much work for so little pay...and the children had no say in being forced to work in the desert for 8 month, with no entertainment, comfortable sleeping arrangements, or plentiful food. I wished better for all of them (except for Meanie).

I hope Farida Pacha makes more films; she is talented and can tell a compelling story!

Absolutely genius. Minimal. Stark. Riveting. Educational. Experiential. Real.

Totally unique in its approach, this documentary has a lot to teach about telling a story.