SYNOPSIS: INDIA IN AMERICA: A TRILOGY is a series of three documentary films that invites viewers to understand some of the basic concepts of Indian philosophy, and to see how Indian philosophical values have influenced mainstream American culture.
“Indian Summer” (tentative title) is the first episode of the trilogy and follows a group of Indian American [...]
The Canal Street Madam (2010)
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SYNOPSIS: A feature length documentary portrait of Jeanette Maier, the Canal Street Madam of New Orleans. An FBI raid on her infamous family-run brothel in New Orleans destroyed her livelihood. Stigmatized by felony, fearing recrimination from powerful political clients and determined to protect her children, Jeanette sets out to reinvent herself. You can read more about [...]
Child Brides, Stolen Lives (2007)
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SYNOPSIS: A one-hour special report on child brides in three countries around the world, produced by Jumpstart Productions for NOW, PBS’s weekly TV news program. Premiered on PBS October 12, 2007. I co-field produced and recorded sound for the India segment. Awarded the Overseas Press Club’s 2008 Edward R. Murrow Award for best TV interpretation [...]
Let the Church Say, Amen (2004)
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SYNOPSIS: A feature length documentary on faith & community in Washington, D.C. An ITVS project which aired on the national PBS series Independent Lens in March 2005. Premiered at the 2003 SilverDocs AFI Discovery Channel Documentary Film Festival and at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival as part of the American Spectrum category. Awarded recognition from [...]
SYNOPSIS: A feature length documentary about the life and work of civil rights, peace and human rights activist Bayard Rustin. An ITVS project which aired on the national PBS series P.O.V. in January 2003. Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2003. Screened at the Kennedy Center (August 2003), at the United Nations, for members of [...]