Check it out: my video response to the rebuilding efforts in south-western China, almost a year after the devastating earthquake. I’ve mashed my triple j hack report with  photos and video to produce this video postcard from the affected areas, Guangji, and Luoshui. Enjoy – and you can always share and leave comments, too.

Through the Cracks from James West on Vimeo.
VIDEO DESCRIPTION:

Nearly a year after the Sichuan Earthquake killed 80,000 people, lack of government money and accountability, combined with thousands of aftershocks, is prolonging the suffering of those trying to rebuild lives. Thanks to Jacek Irzykowski, Chengdu, for two pics in the mash. Jacek is one of the Australian architects helping redesign Principal Kang’s community kindergarten. With a million thanks to Sichuan Quake Relief.

They are amazing people. Thanks especially to Peter Goff for pushing me into the smoke-filled government room to ask the tough questions when I thought I might be deported.

3 Comments

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April 18, 2009 4:50 pm

Jermaine

HI,

Thanks I enjoyed watching it.

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May 7, 2009 10:31 pm

Ping

Great story, James. Really digging your storytelling sound.

May 08 2009 06:34 am

James West

Thanks Ping. Loved putting this one together. Was personally humbling to see these families and be shown into their lives. So thanks! J