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Cathedrals of Culture

Cathedrals of Culture

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If buildings could talk, what would they say? This series allows six iconic buildings to speak for themselves by examining human life from the perspective of an architectural structure. Six acclaimed filmmakers bring their own visual style and artistic approach to the project. They explore how these landmarks reflect culture and and the collective memory of various social groups.

Woman dressed in dark clothing sits and looks downward while strumming a cello with a bow.
Cathedrals of Culture
Episode 1
26 minutes 36 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Tall, angular, light colored buildings with a wide central open-air walkway. Caption: What they created is alive and working today.
Cathedrals of Culture
Episode 2
26 minutes 3 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Multi-story rectangular glass building front with triangular glass sides. Building is surrounded by white stone promenades that slope upwards from the bottom to the top side of the building. A pond in the foreground is surrounded by stonework paths.
Cathedrals of Culture
Episode 3
24 minutes 51 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
View of the Centre Pompidou area of Paris looking through a blue metal scaffolding on a hazy day. Skyscrapers appear in the background with lower storied buildings in the foreground.
Cathedrals of Culture
Episode 4
24 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12