About this Event
Screening in support of Dalit History Month
Dr B.R. Ambedkar: Now & Then is a feature length documentary film (2023) that explores deep questions of human condition, including questions of liberty, equality, fraternity, social justice, exclusion and marginalized representation through Jyoti Nisha, a Bahujan feminist filmmaker's gaze in an upper caste Indian film industry.
The film aspires to translate the praxis of Ambedkarite politics to image making and representation of marginalized subjects' culture, history, politics in popular cinema and media. Driven by Dr Ambedkar's philosophy epistemologically, the film symbolically and politically documents the representation and assertion of Bahujan people in the contemporary era. Questioning the institution of caste in India, this film is a commentary on religion, revolution, politics and the freedom of speech.
Produced by Jyotinisha Productions & co-produced by Beemji (@ranjithpa) Pa. Ranjith’s Neelam Productions (@neelam_productions), my film Dr.B. R. Ambedkar: Now & Then (@brantfilm) had its World Premiere at the Dharamshala International Film Festival and won Best Indian Long and Medium Documentary at CIDSFF, 2024.
We are delighted to be joined for the discussion by filmmaker Jyoti Nisha.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 - 35 Moor Gate, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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