Exodus documents the journey of Syrian refugees as they cross the Aegean Sea from Turkey into Greece. In the winter of 2015, over three thousand refugees attempted this treacherous crossing everyday, all in hope of seeking asylum in the European Union. It’s a life and death gamble that they are willing to take, all for a chance at a new life away from their war-torn homeland.

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Flight of The Refugees documents the harrowing journey of the Syrian refugees as they cross the Macedonian border from Greece, to Serbia and Croatia, all in hope of reaching Germany. In the summer of 2015, over seven thousand refugees started this journey daily, seeking asylum in Western Europe. We bear witness to six of those days.

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Children of Beqaa documents director Elias Matar and his daughter Lyla, traveling to the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon in June of 2016 to work with a local NGO. Here in the Beqaa, there are over 800,000 Syrian refugees who have been living in a state of limbo for the past 5 years. These refugees are left in the dark; they have no country, nearly no rights, very little education and not enough food. Children of Beqaa gives a voice to the refugees, who just want their stories to be heard.

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Restoring the Spirit of Los Angeles An Actor, A musician and a muralist all have one thing in common: they all come from the mean streets of Los Angeles. Raised in a world where gangs, drugs and violence are the norm, these artists attempt to rise above their situation by using art as an instrument of change, not only for them, but also their communities. In the words of street muralist Raul Gonzales, 'wherever you come from, art is an expression. Art is connected to the human spirit, It helps us deal with our reality. Art can heal a lot of wounds.' With all these personal hardships, these artists have found a way to turn adversity into inspiration.