The power of pursuing art amid chaos

[The truth that comes out of us in times of crisis]( [TED]( February 9, 2022 TODAY'S TED TALK How film created hope after the Beirut port explosion 12:35 minutes · TEDWomen 2021 When Lebanon was rocked by a massive explosion at the port of Beirut, filmmaker Mounia Akl came face-to-face with chaos -- and the power of art to create some sense of order. In this poetic, moving talk, Akl shares the story of how she and her crew finished their film as the city recovered from disaster, discovering the truth that comes out of us in times of crisis and creating a new understanding of home in the process. [Watch now »]( Playlist of the Day [The power of film]( The power of film 12 visionary creators and curators -- from Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood -- talk about how to make movie magic. [Watch »]( 17 talks EXPLORE THE TED AUDIO COLLECTIVE Download the TED app [App store]( [Google Play]( Copyright © 2022 TED, All rights reserved. You're receiving the TED Talks daily email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. (Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: ) [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [view email in browser](