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The MY HERO Project Spotlight: When The Devil Smoked In Paradise by Katherine Liao

Directed by: MY HERO, Katherine Liao | 2025 | United States

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This film excerpt by high school filmmaker Katherine Liao is a powerful documentary that tells the story of a community’s fight to protect their environment. The film documents how a local community group campaigned for the removal of an asphalt company that was polluting the air in Irvine, Ca. 

This is an inspiring portrait of how the power of the people can bring real change. 

Katherine shares insights on her creative process.



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When the Devil Smoked in Paradise