East Village Arts

This short documentary highlights East Village Arts as a creative lifeline in the Woodlawn and East Birmingham community. Through candid interviews with local artists, educators, and community leaders, the film reveals how a lack of arts funding in America threatens spaces that nurture creativity, connection, and opportunity. More than just a portrait of struggle, the piece became a rallying cry for action. Following its release, the film helped raise critical funds that directly saved East Village Arts—ensuring this cornerstone of Birmingham’s cultural identity continues to inspire and serve the next generation of artists.