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SUMMARY:Two Paths\, One Nation: Nationalism in LAGAAN and RRR
DESCRIPTION:Click above for FREE tickets! \nJoin Robin Sukhadia for a special presentation!\n[Photo: ©Najib Joe Hakim]\nRobin Sukhadia will present an engaging exploration of two landmark films that have captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the world: LAGAAN and RRR. Set against the turbulent backdrop of colonial India\, these Academy Award nominated/winning films offer strikingly different takes on the fight for independence—one rooted in peaceful defiance\, the other in fierce rebellion. \nThrough captivating storytelling\, gorgeous film scores\, unforgettable characters\, and powerful cinematic moments\, LAGAAN and RRR present two distinct visions of resistance and nationalism. Featuring video clips from key moments in both films (prepare to dance to Naatu)\, this lecture dives deep into the symbolism\, themes\, music\, and emotional resonance of these films\, revealing how they reflect the broader cultural and political forces that continue to shape modern India. \nWhether you’re a fan of historical epics\, passionate about cinema’s role in shaping national identity\, or simply intrigued by the contrasting approaches to storytelling\, this discussion will leave you with fresh perspectives on two of Indian cinema’s most iconic works. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the power of film to inspire\, challenge\, and ignite conversations about history\, identity\, and the future. \nA Master in Fine Arts graduate from the World Music program at the California Institute of the Arts\, Robin Sukhadia studies tabla (classical north Indian drums) under Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri at the California Institute of the Arts and the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael\, California. He completed a Senior Fulbright Research Fellowship in India in 2011\, where he developed programs empowering street children through Indian classical music. He performs and teaches extensively\, in both classical and contemporary contexts\, and has developed innovative music education programs at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles\, the Mahatma Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad\, the Weill Institute at Carnegie Hall\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles\, and the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. He presently works as a strategic consultant for non-profit leadership and fundraising and is based in Los Angeles. Robin has served as a Board Member of the Ali Akbar College of Music since 2015. More information at www.tablapusher.com and on Instagram @tablapusher. \n 
URL:https://www.thirdi.org/event/two-paths-one-nation-nationalism-in-lagaan-and-rrr/
LOCATION:Roxie Theater\, 3117 16th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Festival Screenings and Events,festivals,films,Screenings and Events
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SUMMARY:Land of Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Filmmakers Ambarien Alqadar and Shankey Srinivasan in person!\nPreceded by short film DOS MUJERES\nFilmed over nearly a decade\, Ambarien Alqadar’s LAND OF DREAMS is an intimate portrait of Virender Rana\, a taxi driver from India\, who is chasing his dream in America. \nThe documentary follows Virender’s journey of coming to America as he finds joy being part of a large Sikh community\, a community of taxi drivers\, and filming a Bollywood-style movie. When he joins the elite Uber Black Fleet hoping for his dreams to come true\, he faces the challenges of being a brown immigrant trying to lay his roots. \nLAND OF DREAMS is a message of solidarity and hope to anyone who has searched for a land for their dreams and a home in a place where they were not born. \n  \nDOS MUJERES\, Shankey Srinivasan \n(USA\, 2024\, 17 min\, Hindi and Spanish with English subtitles) \nThe short documentary examines the broken immigration system in the US through the eyes of two immigrant women – one Indian and one Mexican. All the cast and crew are local artists from the SF Bay Area.
URL:https://www.thirdi.org/event/land-of-dreams/
LOCATION:Roxie Theater\, 3117 16th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Festival Screenings and Events,festivals,films,Screenings and Events
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SUMMARY:3rd i Shorts: From Mumbai to the Mission
DESCRIPTION:Musician/composer Robin Sukhadia in person!\nFrom light comedy to dark wit\, this year’s kaleidoscope of cinematic offerings brings filmmakers into conversation together from South Asia to California and throughout the Diaspora. With genres that range from music videos to documentaries\, and from comedy to dramatic narratives\, this year’s edition tackles stories of immigration\, relationships\, identity\, and social justice. \nMIRAGE\, Jhanvi Motla (USA\, 2023\, 16 min)\nA young Indian widow leaves Mumbai to work at a motel owned by her cousin in California. But the motel’s survival depends on sinister forces that conflict with her notions of the American dream. \nRAILWAYS\, music composed by Robin Sukhadia and Ameet Mehta (SADUBAS); footage by Rusha Bose (USA\, 2024\, 4 min)\nA gorgeous music video\, with hypnotic tracks\, that takes the viewer through the evocative\, lush monsoon landscapes of Bengal. \nBIG EARS\, Sam Baron; starring Amit Shah (UK\, 2022\, 13 min)\nA struggling actor finds a lump on his testicle and is forced to confront his life choices. \nCUPPA CHAI\, Amit Kaur ( UK\, 2023\, 11 min)\nWe discover Britain’s multicultural fabric through Mira\, as she navigates her way through making a cup of tea\, and transcends linguistic and cultural boundaries using the enchanting realms of magic. \nTALL DARK AND HANDSOME\, Sam Baron (UK\, 2023\, 14 min)\nA hilarious commentary on racial stereotypes\, xenophobia\, and the identity woes that sometimes come with the joys of biracial dating. \nSWEET REFUGE\, Maryam Mir (USA\, 2022\, 12 mins)\nAn endearing and charming comedy about the unexpected rivalry and bonding between two immigrant chefs during turf wars over beloved sweets: baklava vs ladoos.
URL:https://www.thirdi.org/event/3rd-i-shorts-from-mumbai-to-the-mission/
LOCATION:Roxie Theater\, 3117 16th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,festivals,films
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SUMMARY:Girls Will Be Girls
DESCRIPTION:GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS is a brilliant\, richly layered romantic film that has won countless awards. Directed by Shuchi Talati\, it masterfully explores the subtle complexities of a 16-year-old girl’s coming-of-age desires and sexual awakening. \nSet in the 1990s\, the film finds 16-year-old Mira at her strict private boarding school atop a Himalayan mountainscape in India. Mira is straitlaced and must navigate good grades\, her budding romance with a handsome 17-year-old boy\, and an unwelcome emotional love triangle involving her mother. \nTalati’s command in directing such a nuanced narrative is elevated by her empathetic gaze\, which flawlessly captures the fascinating triangular relationship between Mira\, the mother\, and Sri the boyfriend. The impeccable script\, sensitive storytelling\, and warm cinematography reinforce the strong focus on female empowerment at the film’s core. \nGiving her characters shading and the story space to breathe\, Talati has created a quietly captivating\, sharply observed and insightful film. A loss of innocence may propel the story\, but what ultimately emerges is a hopeful transformation of the main characters. \n“Bursting with creative energy and distinctive aesthetic sensibilities.”  – Lovia Gyarkye\, The Hollywood Reporter \n“A Stylish Medley of Generations and Dreams” – Valerie Complex\, Deadline \nWINNER – Sundance Film Festival\, World Cinema Dramatic: Audience Award and Special Jury Award for Acting\nWINNER – SXSW Film Festival\, Festival Favorites Award 2024\nWINNER – Sofia International Film Festival\, Best Director 2024\n
URL:https://www.thirdi.org/event/girls-will-be-girls/
LOCATION:Roxie Theater\, 3117 16th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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