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202015 minGdoc-short

Artivism 2

202015 minGdoc-short

Fifteen minutes of film, comedy, music, and theater celebrate artists as activists during a critical time for culture and politics.

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Fifteen minutes of film, comedy, music, and theater celebrate artists as activists during a critical time for culture and politics.

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Artists gather for a virtual event series titled Artivism 2, held in 2020. The series celebrates their roles as activists in a changing cultural and political environment. It features various forms of expression, including film, comedy, music, and theater. Each medium serves to raise awareness about social issues. The event aims to strengthen community ties and encourage the use of art as a tool for mobilizing change.

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