TED: The real-life superheroes helping Syrian refugees | Feras Fayyad

The speaker, a Syrian filmmaker and refugee, shares their journey from a small village in Syria to becoming a filmmaker who uses documentaries as a form of resistance against the Assad regime. They recount personal experiences of arrest and torture, and how they found inspiration in real-life Syrian heroes like Khaled and Dr. Amani Balor. The speaker highlights the challenges faced in creating a cinematic universe that defies stereotypes and honors those who fight for justice. They conclude with a dedication to continue telling stories of superheroes who look like them and their daughter.

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