Roland Wyart
Roland Wyart is an 83-year-old former teacher and son of a coal miner, who reflects on the challenging legacy of coal mining in his hometown of Lens, France. He embodies the aspirations of his father, who encouraged him to pursue education over the grueling life of a miner. Wyart actively engages in discussions about the region's transformation since the opening of the Louvre-Lens museum, which has become a cultural beacon and a symbol of hope for the community.
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Roland Wyart reflects on his father's wishes for him to pursue education instead of becoming a miner.
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