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Artist combines creativity with environmental solution

Angel Azul by Marcelina Cravat is one of 17 documentaries featured at this year’s World Community Film Festival.
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Artist Jason deCaires Taylor creates artificial coral reefs from statues cast from live models. The film Angel Azul considers the perilous situation coral reefs face and solutions necessary to save them. Photo supplied

Angel Azul by Marcelina Cravat is one of 17 documentaries featured at this year’s World Community Film Festival.

The 72-minute film explores the artistic journey of Jason deCaires Taylor, an innovative artist who combines creativity with an important environmental solution: the creation of artificial coral reefs from statues he’s cast from live models. When algae overtakes reefs, experts provide facts about the perilous situation coral reefs face, and solutions necessary to save them. Peter Coyote provides insightful narration that leaves viewers pondering our connection to this valuable and beautiful ecosystem.

WATCH film trailer here

The 30th edition of the festival runs virtually from Feb. 5-13. It features 17 international documentaries that will entertain, inspire, challenge, uplift and move viewers.

For tickets and a full program guide, visit worldcommunity.ca/film-festival