How Art Helps Us Understand the World - Filmmakers, Writers & Artists Share their Stories
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film,... by Mia Funk
Episode notes
How do our personal lives influence the art we make?
JIM SHEPARD (Author of The Book of Aron, Project X & The World to Come starring Casey Affleck, Vanessa Kirby) explores historical human dilemmas, the emotional imagination and literature's role in extending empathetic understanding. He discusses the importance of self-education and curiosity.
LAURA EASON (Emmy-nominated Producer, Screenwriter, Playwright · Three Women · House of Cards · The Loudest Voice) on how we can live multiple lives through the arts. She highlights the significant role the arts have played in h ...
Keywords
art, creativity, storytelling, empathy, personal experiences, historical context, literature, emotional connection, human dilemmas, filmmaking, theater, symphony, family influence, personal reflection, visual arts, democracy, civil disobedience, adap