Directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker and one of India’s leading Lgbt activists Sridhar Rangayan, Purple Skies, a documentary film about Indian lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered men, recently aired on Doordarshan, India’s only National Network.
This is the first time that the network has aired a full-length documentary on the subject matter.
Purple Skies weaves together heartrending stories of Lbt people victimized and subjugated by the law, the family & society, as well as hopeful stories of youngsters who have bravely come out of the closet. By placing it in the context of the historic struggle of the Lgbt community in India, and juxtaposing personal stories with critical analysis of issues by activists & advocates, the film offers a compelling view inside the lives of the Indian Lbt community.
Purple Skies aims to create awareness about the lesser-known lives of women with a sexual orientation or gender identity that is against the hetero-normative paradigm.
“I have been receiving very positive feedback for the telecast of the part of the film. Many people have written back saying that they had tears in their eyes watching stories of people similar to them unfold in their own living rooms”, said director Sridhar Rangayan
“I am truly excited that Purple Skies is being telecast on India's national network. I couldn’t have dreamt of a better platform to spread the messages in our film to every corner of India. The two episodes will certainly be an eye-opener about issues of lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered men, and I hope it will bring about a change in perceptions and attitudes”, said Rangayan
“I am pleasantly surprised that Doordarshan has taken a leading role in engaging viewers and educating them on a subject that affects many families in India”, said Shobhna S. Kumar, founder of Queer Ink and an out lesbian activist, who is featured in the film.
The film, that had its world premiere at last year’s 5th Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, has already screened at more than 20 film festivals around the world and has received international acclaim from audience members. It also recently screened to a full house at Bangalore Queer Film Festival (Bqff).
The film was produced by Public Service Broadcasting Trust (Psbt), in association with Solaris Pictures.
Watch the Purple Skies Trailer:...
This is the first time that the network has aired a full-length documentary on the subject matter.
Purple Skies weaves together heartrending stories of Lbt people victimized and subjugated by the law, the family & society, as well as hopeful stories of youngsters who have bravely come out of the closet. By placing it in the context of the historic struggle of the Lgbt community in India, and juxtaposing personal stories with critical analysis of issues by activists & advocates, the film offers a compelling view inside the lives of the Indian Lbt community.
Purple Skies aims to create awareness about the lesser-known lives of women with a sexual orientation or gender identity that is against the hetero-normative paradigm.
“I have been receiving very positive feedback for the telecast of the part of the film. Many people have written back saying that they had tears in their eyes watching stories of people similar to them unfold in their own living rooms”, said director Sridhar Rangayan
“I am truly excited that Purple Skies is being telecast on India's national network. I couldn’t have dreamt of a better platform to spread the messages in our film to every corner of India. The two episodes will certainly be an eye-opener about issues of lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered men, and I hope it will bring about a change in perceptions and attitudes”, said Rangayan
“I am pleasantly surprised that Doordarshan has taken a leading role in engaging viewers and educating them on a subject that affects many families in India”, said Shobhna S. Kumar, founder of Queer Ink and an out lesbian activist, who is featured in the film.
The film, that had its world premiere at last year’s 5th Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, has already screened at more than 20 film festivals around the world and has received international acclaim from audience members. It also recently screened to a full house at Bangalore Queer Film Festival (Bqff).
The film was produced by Public Service Broadcasting Trust (Psbt), in association with Solaris Pictures.
Watch the Purple Skies Trailer:...
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