Miles Away: Film Screening and Director's Panel
When and Where
Description
Film Screening of Miles Away & panel discussion with Chambal Media. Join us for a screening of Chambal Media's documentary film Miles Away (‘Meelon Dur’), followed by a panel discussion with:
- Megha Acharya, Director
- Geeta Devi, Associate director
- Kavita Devi, Co-Founder of Chambal Media
- Disha Mullick, Co-Founder of Chambal Media
And moderated by:
- Michelle Buckley, University of Toronto Scarborough
- Paula Chakravartty, New York University
Miles Away follows the journey of three women who work at a brick kiln on the outskirts of a city in North India, in the midst of extreme rains and a global pandemic. What unfolds is a story of mobility, debt and the everyday lives of the caste-oppressed women, whose labour is both crucial and too often invisible, in the story of a rapidly urbanizing global India.
The documentary stems from a research project by Khabar Lahariya, in association with Dr. Michelle Buckley and Dr. Paula Chakravartty, and was made by an all-women crew.
Watch the trailer and learn more about the film.
Bonus: The Good Reporter
Copies of Disha Mullick's recently published book, The Good Reporter, will also be available for purchase at the event. With each book purchase, you will also recieve a free month-long trial subscription to Chambal Media's digital content!
As well, everyone who registers for the event will recieve a free PDF chapter of the new book via email.
Notes on tickets:
This event is free. While we ask that you RSVP through requesting a ticket, we will accept walk ins day of, space permitting.
Doors open at 6:30pm, movie screening begins promptly at 7pm.
We will be providing complimentary light snacks, and a cash bar serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
