City of Trees | Promo

Season 4 Episode 12

About the Episode

A personal story about the struggle to achieve social, economic and environmental change during the worst recession in a generation, CITY OF TREES captures the tension-filled last six months of a two-year grant cycle for Washington D.C.'s nonprofit organization Washington Parks & People, and the close-out of a $2.7 million stimulus grant.

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Extras

By Water | The Idea

Iyabo Kwayana's brother's voicemail sparks inspiration for what would become BY WATER.

2:06
By Water | Preview

A journey into a brother's memories transform into a tool for reconciliation and healing.

0:30
The Cost of Inheritance | Preview

Exploring reparations to illuminate the scope and rationale of this complex debate.

0:30
Town Destroyer | Cultural Appropriation

What is America's secret obsession with Native Americans?

0:48
Town Destroyer | History's Impact: Trauma vs. Catalyst

Whether it be a name or a monument, what harm can it bring? Or does it empower?

2:32
No Time to Fail | A Passion for Voting

Voters chose to vote by mail and in-person in the middle of the pandemic in 2020.

1:22
No Time to Fail | Day in the Life of an Election Official

An election official opens the door to her life during the 2020 presidential election.

1:19
The Cost of Inheritance | Trailer

Exploring reparations to illuminate the scope and rationale of this complex debate.

1:00
Town Destroyer | The Argument For & Against Art's Removal

A San Francisco community testifies for & against the removal of murals in a high school.

1:27
Town Destroyer | Reframing George Washington and History

A mural exposes George Washington's ties to violence towards Native Americans and slaves.

2:03