Resilient Cities

Name: Resilient Cities
Released: 2016-02-26T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

Resilient Cities uncovers the underground arts scene in cities recovering from major traumas: long-term war, political unrest, natural disasters or economic meltdown. It profiles young, determined local artists that are using art to impact their city: this is art as a form of protest, as an agent of change and as a display of courage.

2016 · 30m

EPISODE 1

Beirut: Art As a New Narrative

In a city under pressure, where conflict can break out at any moment, a new generation of artists are rising above Beirut's bullet-holed past.

21m
EPISODE 2

Kiev: Art As Protest

In a city on the divide between Russia and Europe, the art of protest stands against war and corruption.

22m
EPISODE 3

Athens: Art As Solace

Art as solace in an Athens on the verge of economic collapse.

22m
EPISODE 4

Port Au-Prince: Art As Rebirth

In the wake of a devastating earthquake, the sounds of creativity reverberate throughout the streets of Port-au-Prince.

21m
EPISODE 5

Medellin: Art As Remembrance

After two decades of violence and corruption under the reign of the largest cocaine drug cartel operation in history, Medellín awakens to the sights, sounds and colors of urban renaissance

21m
EPISODE 6

Moscow: Expression in the Face of Suppression

In a city under an authoritarian regime, where political activism can lead to imprisonment, a few brave artists are challenging the oppressive power structure.

21m

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