Cultures of Resistance

"Does each gesture really make a difference? Can music and dance be weapons of peace?"

Mar 23 2010 Not Rated 1h 13m
Documentary

In 2003, on the eve of the Iraq war, acclaimed director Iara Lee embarked on a journey to better understand a world increasingly embroiled in conflict and, as she saw it, heading for self-destruction. After several years, traveling over five continents, Iara encountered growing numbers of people who committed their lives to promoting change through the arts. This is their story. From IRAN, where graffiti and rap have become tools in fighting government repression, to BURMA, where monks acting in the tradition of Gandhi take on a dictatorship, to PALESTINIAN refugee camps in LEBANON, where photography, music, and film have given a voice to those rarely heard, CULTURES OF RESISTANCE explores how art and creativity can be ammunition in the battle for peace and justice.

Plot

Does each gesture really make a difference? Can music and dance be weapons of peace? In 2003, on the eve of the Iraq war, director Iara Lee embarked on a journey to better understand a world increasingly embroiled in conflict and, as she saw it, heading for self-destruction.

Written by

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Directed by

Iara Lee

Cast

Mouneer Al-Shaarani, Shoja Azari, Ola Balogun

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
111
Average Rating
7 out of 10
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