The Miracle District

• Prize
  Bronze in Press/Feature Story
• Photographer
  Amadeusz Świerk, Poland

Thieves with hearts of gold. Ex-cons with souls full of artistry and music. Families trying to live a normal life. In an average town from behind the curtain, welcome to the Miracle District, where the poverty mingles with pride painting a picture full of bitter charm.

The story takes place in Zakaczawie - district of a middle-sized town of Legnica, located in the southwest of Poland. It aims to show that among the very visual poverty and dilapidation, there are humans – families, friends, neighbors – trying to live their best despite suffering from social and economic marginalization.