The following article by Kimberly Yam was posted on the Huffington Post website October 13, 2017:
The artist is behind “Human Flow,” a documentary on the global refugee crisis, released against the backdrop of the Trump administration.
Through his new project, Ai Weiwei aims to powerfully illustrate a humanitarian crisis.
The legendary Chinese artist, best known for his criticisms of the Chinese government, traveled across the globe, capturing the refugee crisis over the course of the year.
The result is “Human Flow,” a documentary that features scenes from 23 countries, painting a picture of the experiences of those who have fleed their homes for a better life.
The film opens in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, on the heels of the artist’s New York City art installation “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors.” More significantly, the documentary is being released against the backdrop of a contentious travel ban limiting entry from several Muslim-majority countries, first introduced by President Donald Trump in January. In fact, Trump recently capped U.S. refugee resettlement at 45,000 ― an all-time low.
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