Cultures of Resistance

In 2003, on the brink of the Iraq war, renowned director Iara Lee set out on a mission to comprehend an increasingly conflict-ridden world on the path to self-destruction. Over the course of several years, Iara traversed five continents, meeting countless individuals devoted to instigating change through their artistic endeavors. This documentary unfolds their inspiring journeys. From IRAN, where artists wield graffiti and rap to challenge governmental oppression, to BURMA, where monks embrace Gandhi’s non-violent approach to confront a tyrannical regime, and even to PALESTINIAN refugee camps in LEBANON, where photography, music, and film amplify the voices of the marginalized, CULTURES OF RESISTANCE delves into how art and creativity serve as powerful tools in the fight for peace and justice. Watch Cultures of Resistance (2010). By streaming online on Soap2day and 123Movies, you can watch the movie for free here.