Resilient Cities
Resilient Cities
Resilient Cities is an International Emmy® Award nominated arts documentary series that uncovers the underground arts scene of chaotic cities recovering from major traumas: long term war, political unrest, natural disasters or economic meltdown.
BEIRUT: Art As a New Narrative
Beirut is a battle-scarred city that has survived military invasions and civil war. Currently it struggles with a Muslim and Christian divide, the influx of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees and has Isis looming over their country’s northern border
KIEV: Art As Protest
With a war raging just hours away, Kiev is a city on the divide between Russia and Europe. It has a government that ignores its citizens and responds to demonstrators with violent measures.
ATHENS: Art As Solace
In the past 5 years, Athens has suffered painful blows to its economy, society and culture. Amidst the chaos and confusion from the financial meltdown, artists from all corners of the city are gathering to protect, redefine and preserve Athenian culture.
PORT-AU-PRINCE: Art As Rebirth
In 2010 Haiti was struck by a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake that killed between 200,000 to 300,000 people. In the aftermath of the earthquake, hundreds of NGOs from around the world moved into help Haiti rebuild.
MEDELLIN: Art As Remembrance
Twenty years ago Medellin was considered the most dangerous and violent city in the world. Known as the capital of cocaine trafficking, Medellin was also the epicenter of a violent war between urban guerrilleros and paramilitary.