The Art of Recovery

The Art of Recovery documents "one of the most dynamic, creative and contentious times in the history of Christchurch". Peter Young (The Last Ocean) shot 120 hours of footage to capture a post-quake city where creativity thrives among the rubble: from street art to dance spaces, to the 185 Empty Chairs Memorial. But can the spirit of community and creativity survive the redesign? The documentary won raves, after a standing ovation when it debuted at Christchurch's recently restored Isaac Theatre Royal. Christchurch Press reviewer James Croot called it "kinetic, interesting and inspiring". This clip is of the first 10 minutes.

...a kinetic, interesting and inspiring look at the post earthquakes 'street' arts and hospitality scene in Christchurch ... [It documents] some truly innovative individual thinking that we hope will continue to flourish (and be allowed to) as the new central Christchurch emerges.

– James Croot in a four star review, The Press (Christchurch), 3 September 2015

Key Cast & Crew

Gaylene Barnes

Editor

Bob Parker

Subject

Tom McLeod

Composer

Scott Flyger

Editor

Peter Young

Director, Producer, Cinematographer

Tracy Roe

Producer