The Power to Rebuild
Dir. Maya Lilly | 9 min. | 2022
Synopsis
When Navy medic Kenneth Morgan returned home to Detroit, it reminded him of a war zone. Kenneth struggled with PTSD — and Detroit homeowners struggled to stay in their homes.
Then life-long Detroiter Gloria Jean Lowe began working with Kenneth and the city's other veterans to make homes greener, more energy efficient and affordable.
To their surprise, the veterans discovered that building green helped them in ways they could have never imagined.
Director: Maya Lilly | New York City
Maya Lilly is a producer with The YEARS Project, a nonprofit media organization dedicated to educating and inspiring action on the climate crisis through storytelling, journalism, and digital campaigns. Their work reaches millions globally with fact-based content that highlights both the urgency of the problem and the solutions at hand.
Featuring We Want Green Too | Detroit, MI
We Want Green Too is a grassroots, Detroit‑based nonprofit founded to support Veterans with PTSD, alongside under‑served residents, by training them in green building and energy‑efficiency skills to become community leaders. They create inclusive, sustainable spaces on Detroit’s East Side that promote environmental literacy, job-readiness in the green economy, and improved public health and housing.
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