Beauty Rises: Four Lives in the Arts

WTTW11, 2006

APTP co-founder Laura Wiley is one of four artists profiled in this documentary that illustrates how the arts can change lives and strengthen communities. The film follows Laura and APTP throughout rehearsals for God's Work.

Beauty Rises was produced by Chicago's PBS affiliate, WTTW11 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Illinois Arts Council. Visit WTTW's Artsonline web site for outtakes from the documentary, including extra rehearsal and performance footage of God's Work, interviews with Laura, and producer Dan Andries' moving tributes to Laura in his blog.

To purchase a DVD of Beauty Rises, call APTP at 773.866.0875.