Resilient Cities

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  • 2016
  • 1 Season

Resilient Cities is a television series that focuses on the effects of climate changes on cities all around the world, and how they are adapting to protect themselves from environmental hazards. The show is produced by the pivot, a digital media company that aims to cover social justice issues and make a positive impact on the world.

The series explores cities that have had to deal with environmental disasters in the past, such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, and the unprecedented flooding in Miami Beach. The show also highlights cities that are proactively taking steps to prevent environmental catastrophes in the future, such as Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and the innovative solutions being employed there. Each episode focuses on a different city or region, and the unique issues they are facing.

Throughout the series, viewers are introduced to a diverse cast of experts, including urban planners, scientists, activists, and community leaders. The show also incorporates interviews with local residents, showing the human side of these environmental issues and how they are impacting people's lives.

One of the standout features of Resilient Cities is its focus on innovative and sustainable solutions. From green roofs and rain gardens to seawalls and flood barriers, the show highlights a variety of solutions that cities are using to become more resilient in the face of climate change. The series also explores the economic and social benefits of these solutions, and how they are being implemented in different parts of the world.

The show also delves into the political and economic challenges that cities face when trying to become more resilient. For example, Resilient Cities looks at the debate over whether to abandon coastal cities that are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, and the challenges of raising funds for large-scale infrastructure projects. The show does not shy away from difficult issues and presents a balanced view of the challenges and opportunities of adapting to climate change in urban environments.

Overall, Resilient Cities is a fascinating and informative series that provides a global perspective on the effects of climate change and the ways cities are adapting to protect their residents. The series is compelling viewing for anyone interested in environmental issues, and particularly for those who care about the future of our cities. With its engaging storytelling, diverse cast of experts, and innovative solutions, Resilient Cities is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of environmentalism and urbanism.

Resilient Cities is a series that ran for 1 seasons (15 episodes) between February 26, 2016 and on Pivot

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Seasons
Warsaw: Art Fighting Ultranationalism
15. Warsaw: Art Fighting Ultranationalism
April 27, 2018
In Warsaw, artists are rising and denouncing the excesses of the new nationalist government.
Karachi: Creating Art Amid Terror
14. Karachi: Creating Art Amid Terror
April 27, 2018
In Karachi, artists create in the midst of a growing and dangerous fundamentalism.
Chicago: Artists Fighting Segregation
13. Chicago: Artists Fighting Segregation
April 27, 2018
In one of the richest cities in the US, beset by a high murder rate, artists are fighting segregation.
Nairobi: Art Disrupting Corruption
12. Nairobi: Art Disrupting Corruption
April 27, 2018
In the vibrant metropolis of Nairobi, artists are disrupting the stagnation of the ruling elites.
Jakarta: Art Defying Moral Conservatism
11. Jakarta: Art Defying Moral Conservatism
April 27, 2018
In a Jakarta beset by a wave of religious and moral conservatism, artists are at the forefront of a fight against threats to personal freedom.
Manila: Creating in Spite of Fear
10. Manila: Creating in Spite of Fear
April 27, 2018
In Manila, artists insist on creating in spite of a new climate of fear in the country.
Havana: Art from a Disconnected Island
9. Havana: Art from a Disconnected Island
April 27, 2018
In post-revolution Havana, despite a recent opening up of the island, artists struggle to get their work out.
Lagos: Artists Provoking Debate
8. Lagos: Artists Provoking Debate
April 27, 2018
In Africa's largest city, characterized by extreme social divides, artists are bringing controversial debates into public life.
Jerusalem: Artists Fighting for Their Own Truth
7. Jerusalem: Artists Fighting for Their Own Truth
April 27, 2018
In a volatile, divided city in the heart of the Middle East, artists are fighting for their own truth and trying to keep their creative energy alive.
Moscow: Expression in the Face of Suppression
6. Moscow: Expression in the Face of Suppression
April 27, 2018
In a city under an authoritarian regime, where political activism can lead to imprisonment, a few brave artists are challenging the oppressive power structure.
Medellin
5. Medellin
March 25, 2016
In Columbia's city of Medellin, once considered the most dangerous place in the world; a rapper, a musician, a filmmaker and an urban planner take us on a tour of their city currently experiencing a cultural renaissance.
Port-Au-Prince
4. Port-Au-Prince
March 18, 2016
In the wake of a devastating earthquake, the sounds of creativity reverberate throughout the streets of Port-au-Prince.
Athens
3. Athens
March 11, 2016
Art as solace in an Athens on the verge of economic collapse.
Kiev
2. Kiev
March 4, 2016
In a city on the divide between Russia and Europe, the art of protest stands against war and corruption.
Beirut
1. Beirut
February 26, 2016
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.
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Where to Watch Resilient Cities
Resilient Cities is available for streaming on the Pivot website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Resilient Cities on demand at Amazon Prime, Vudu and Tubi TV.
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    February 26, 2016
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