# History-Recounting Animated Videos A New Video Recounts the History of Slavery Through Banknotes By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-09-07 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-video-1 References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/art/lachlan-turczan-animates-banknotes-money-is-the-one-true-god-09-03-2021/) A unique [animated video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-ai2) takes viewers on a journey throughout time and explores the iconography and history behind the banknotes belonging to over 23 countries. Titled '[Money](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000) is the One True God,' this video is directed and animated by Lachland Turczan, whose vision takes viewers on a unique kaleidoscopic journey. The video is informative, historical and [uses animation to explore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation) the iconic imagery and motifs found on bills. The film will highlight the age of industrialization, the shift in society's architecture and the icons of freedom stamped on bills that starkly contrast images of slavery. The video format makes this historical and social account accessible to all ages and serves as a unique way to recount history through a progressive and honest lens. Image Credit: Lachlan Turczan, [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/art/lachlan-turczan-animates-banknotes-money-is-the-one-true-god-09-03-2021/), [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/art/lachlan-turczan-animates-banknotes-money-is-the-one-true-god-09-03-2021/), [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/art/lachlan-turczan-animates-banknotes-money-is-the-one-true-god-09-03-2021/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animated Historical Recounts:** There is an opportunity to create more animated videos that present complex historical events and themes in a visually engaging format. - **Socially Conscious Art:** Artists and creators can use their platforms to bring awareness to important social issues and inspire positive change. - **Accessible Education:** Using innovative mediums like animation can make education on complex historical topics more accessible and engaging for people of all ages and backgrounds. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Animation:** The animation industry can create more opportunities to produce educational and socially conscious content. - **Art:** Art and design can be used as tools to address important social issues and inspire action. - **Education:** Innovative mediums like animation can be leveraged to make complex historical topics more accessible and engaging for students of all backgrounds and learning styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [History-Honoring Vibrant Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/history-of-making-change.md) - [History-Centric Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-ontario-museum.md) - [Heartfelt Bank Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synchrony-bank.md) - [Heartwarming Video Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-book.md) - [Visual Journey Mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-map-video.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md) - [Visual Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizme.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Historical Mapping Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timemap.md)