The Healing Gardens of New York March 16, 2008

"The Healing Gardens of New York by Alexandra Isles (2005, 54 min.). The Healing Gardens of New York is the story of lives and communities that have been transformed by gardens created in the response to crime, neglect, poverty, and recidivism. The film features gardens ranging from a small asphalt triangle in Times Square to a spacious field on Rikers Island (the city's largest prison). In a city dominated by steel, glass, jackhammers, and cranes, the importance of green space as a source of stability and emotional wellbeing is too often overlooked. As it moves around New York City, each segment delves deeper into the effect of gardens on neighborhoods and individuals. Discussion with Alexandra Isles follows screening."
(students $8, gen. admission $9)

Official Website: http://www.mfa.org/calendar/event.asp?eventkey=32408&date=3/16/2008