Overview

How have the arts, a vital pillar of human expression and culture, been navigating the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic? In this thought-provoking documentary, arts organizations from all corners of America come together to share their remarkable survival stories, offering insight into how they have adapted and persevered in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The film showcases a diverse array of innovative and boundary-pushing performances, from theater productions inspired by the pandemic itself, to captivating, site-specific operas that have redefined the very essence of live performance.

As the documentary unfolds, it also delves into the profound ways in which both the pandemic and the powerful Black Lives Matter movement have intersected to shape the lives and careers of America’s emerging artists. Hosted by the esteemed GRAMMY, Emmy, and Tony nominee Vanessa Williams, this documentary provides an intimate and inspiring look at the resilience, creativity, and passion that continue to fuel the arts, even in the most challenging of times.