Revisit the Oscar-winning story of Maya Lin, the young architect behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial whose design was met with widespread controversy and public attacks. At the intersection of art, politics and creativity she remained steadfast in her personal vision.
Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision premieres Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.
Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision, directed by Freida Lee Mock, is an Academy Award-winning documentary exploring the life and work of architect and artist Maya Lin. Following Lin’s journey, whose design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was chosen when she was a 21-year-old Yale undergraduate, the film focuses on how Lin’s vision defied expectations as she held her ground amidst intense controversy. The documentary also touches upon Lin’s other significant works such as the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama, and her evolving artistic vision.
Photo: Maya Lin examining the inverted water table for the Civil Rights Memorial
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