Animation created with The Wilderness Society and Intersectional Environmentalist showing the history of Seneca Village. In 1857, Seneca Village was a thriving predominantly Black community that was forcibly destroyed by the government to make way for Central Park in NYC.
Design and Animation: Lily Padula
Editing and SFX: Brian Ratigan
From a series of shorts created with The Wilderness Society and Intersectional Environmentalist highlighting overlooked stories of people of color in the US Parks system. This piece highlights Seneca Village, a thriving Black community that existed in mid 19th century, the residents of which were forcibly displaced to create what is now Central Park.
Design and Animation: Lily Padula
Editing and Sound: Brian Ratigan