Society has a set of stories it tells itself about who refugees are and what they look like, says documentarian and TED Fellow Feras Fayyad. With his films, he's on a mission to separate the facts about refugees from fiction, as a form of resistance -- for himself, his daughter and the millions of other Syrian refugees across the world. A harrowing account, a quest to end injustice and a testament to the power of storytelling.

Feras Fayyad: The real-life superheroes helping Syrian refugees

The real-life superheroes helping Syrian refugees

A tale of resilience: Syrian volunteers, the White Helmets, save lives amidst ruin, inspiring global audiences through film.

Defying sexism in war-torn Syria, a woman leads an underground hospital, challenging gender norms and saving lives on film.

Filmmaking as resistance: Documenting Syrian heroes, from White Helmets to underground hospital founders, battling adversity.