About this Event
Join us for a powerful evening of film and discussion as we confront the realities of debt bondage, a pervasive form of modern slavery affecting millions worldwide.
The event will feature a screening of the short film Of Labour and Love, which intimately portrays the lives of two labourers in Indian brick kilns, bound by debt to their employers and local lenders. Their stories reveal the harsh disciplinary power of debt and the human cost of exploitative labour systems.
Following the screening, a panel of experts will respond to the film, offering insights into the broader implications of debt and modern slavery across diverse global contexts. This symposium invites critical reflection and dialogue on the systemic forces that perpetuate exploitation—and the pathways to justice and change.
This is a free public event. All are welcome
📅 Thursday 20 November, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 5.30 PM networking with light finger food and drinks, 6 PM Movie, 6.30 PM to 7.30 PM Panel Discussion
📍 Auckland Campus, Room SNW2.36 (Sir Walter Neil Building)
Presenter
Omer produced Of Labour and Love, a research-based film produced as part of his research at Massey University. His work uses visual ethnography to uncover the lived realities of debt-bonded labourers. Through this film, Omer explores how systems of debt and power shape modern slavery—and how creative scholarship can inspire reflection and change.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sir Neil Waters Lecture Theatres, University Avenue, Auckland, New Zealand
NZD 0.00
