Explain what historical context the artist is responding to. Elaborate how their artistic work seeks to address the harm they perceive.

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This week’s readings and films focus on intercultural conflicts, and the ways that social movements, artists, advocacy organizations, and other groups of people organize to bring peace, justice, and restore dignity to those who have suffered from indignities and violence. One of the strategies that is mentioned in chapter 13 is the concept of “decolonization workshops” to empower Indigenous migrants in the US. The documentary “Acting Together in the World Stage,” on the other hand, addresses how artists use the arts as an “aesthetic intervention” to empower victims of state violence, war, genocide, and racism. In both situations what we learn is that storytelling can turn the official story around, that is offer a counternarrative.

In 300 WORDS reflect on one specific artist’s vignette in “Acting Together in the World Stage.” You can see each of the vignette here: https://www.atwsresources.com/video-shorts.html (Links to an external site.). Explain what historical context the artist is responding to. Elaborate how their artistic work seeks to address the harm they perceive. Conclude by reflecting on a play or performance that you’ve seen that has heightened your awareness and made you feel a sense of responsibility to act. Be as detailed as possible in your response.

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