Name: The power of cartoons
Uploaded: 2010-10-21T08:48:00Z
Duration: 12 min 15 s
Description: In a series of witty punchlines, Patrick Chappatte makes a poignant case for the power of the humble cartoon. His projects in Lebanon, West Africa and Gaza show how, in the right hands, the pencil can illuminate serious issues and bring the most unlikely people together.

In a series of witty punchlines, Patrick Chappatte makes a poignant case for the power of the humble cartoon. His projects in Lebanon, West Africa and Gaza show how, in the right hands, the pencil can illuminate serious issues and bring the most unlikely people together.

Patrick Chappatte: The power of cartoons

The power of cartoons

Technology's reach into remote corners of the world, even enabling cyber cafes in every African village, bridges the digital divide.

Cartoons, wielding the power to provoke global controversies, underscore the fragile balance between freedom of speech and respect.

In divided regions, cartoons serve as a unifying force, illustrating complex issues and fostering dialogue among conflicting parties.