Group presenting DVDs with a wide range of social issues.

Dear friends,

We at visual search work on a wide range of social issues using film as a medium of communication.  We believe that films can inspire, inform and unite people across the world and reaffirm the struggles of the marginalized and dispossessed. We produce issue-based films and actively try to reach out to people in order to create space for social action.

 We are enclosing a list of new batch of  films distributed by us along with synopsis. We request you to buy the new batch and make use of them in your work, workshops, meetings and get-togethers. If you have not received the earlier batch we would highly appreciate your initiative to acquire them. While such an  effort can generate support for various campaigns and movements in the country, it can also help in supporting our on-going work.

 Thanking you,

K.P.SASI

List and synopsis of our films:

1.                   America, America  (Anti War Music Video)

The 4-minute anti-war music video is a satirical but severe indictment of America's role in escalating world conflict. Originally written following the post-9/11 bombing of Afghanistan by the USA, and developed to address the occupation of Iraq, the song comments on various aspects of the American empire - its stockpile of nuclear bombs, its cozy relation with fanatical and dictatorial regimes, and in fact, the very notion of American peace and liberty. 

2.                   The Time After the Tsunami

Testimonials of the survivors of the deadly tsunami that struck the coast of southern India at 9:30 am on the 26th of december 2004. 

3.                   Redefining Peace - Women lead the way  (56 Min.)

A film that captures the work of some among a thousand women from allover the world who were nominated by networks of women's groups for the Nobel Peace Prize 2005. . 

4.                   Ilayum Mullum (Leaves and Thorns) (87 Min.)

A feature film on the social and psychological violence on women in Kerala.

5.             The Wings of Kokkrebellur (31 Min.)

 A film on the conservation values of the villagers of Kokkrebellur,Karnataka, who protect painted storks and grey pelicans as a part of their ongoing culture and life. 

6.             A Valley Refuses to Die (41 Min) 

A documentary on the social and environmental issues caused by the Narmada dams and the subsequent people's movement of the adivasis and farmers in the Narmada valley. 

7.             The Source of Life for Sale (70 Min.)

A documentary on the impact of privatisation of water bodies in India and the subsequent struggles of the local people against the sale of rivers in Periyar, Malampuzha, Attappadi, Sheonath, Kelo, Ganga Canal and the River Linking Project and the protest of the local people against the impact of Coca - Cola production in Plachimada, Shivgangaand Mehdiganj.   

8.             Development at Gunpoint (34 Min.)

A documentary film on the social and environmental impact of bauxite mining in Kashipur, Orissa, and the subsequent struggle of the adivasis in the region. 

9.             In the Name of Medicine (26 Min.)

A documentary film on the problem of banned and bannable pharmaceautical drugs in India. The film brings out the anti-people practices of pharmaceutical production and its implication on health in India.  

10.           Voices from a Disaster (35 Min.)

A documentary on the testimonies of the local villages who expressed their concerns through the Indian Peoples' Tribunal (IPT) organised in different areas of the affected population after the Gujarat Earthquake. 

 11.          Living in Fear (36 Min.)

A documentary on the radiation hazards caused by the Indian Rare Earths Ltd., Alwaye, an undertaking of the Department of Atomic Energy, in its efforts to produce thorium, a fuel for the fast breeder technology in India. 

12.           Ek Alag Mausam (120 Min.)

`Ek Alag Mausam' is a  feature film on the human rights violations of HIV/AIDS survivors. The film argues very strongly to recognise HIV/AIDS survivors as human beings. While the story is revolving around a human rights theme, `Ek Alag Mausam' is also a visual material for HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Scripted by Mahesh Dattani after a series of meetings with HIV/AIDS survivors, `Ek Alag Mausam' is presented by Actionaid India. The main cast include: Nandita Das, Rajit Kapoor, Anupam Kher and Renuka Shahane.

13.           If It Rains Again 

`If it rains again' is a documentary bringing out the agony of the life in shelters in Tamil Nadu. Two years after tsunami, most of the tsunami survivors still remain in temporary shelters. A large population still continue to live without the basic amenities with constant threat of fire and rain. 

14.          Ek Chingari Ki Khoj Mein (25 Min.)

THIS film is an attempt to question values associated with dowry. The film traces the experiences of two women - one who submits to the pressures of the system and the other, who attempts to overcome them.

 Our films are available at the following rates: 

For individuals - Rs 250/- per VCD or Rs 3,200/- for the full set of 14films.  For organizations and institutions - Rs 500/- per VCD or Rs 6,500/- for the full set of  14 films. Please add Rs 65/- for packing and postage plus Rs 20/- for outstation (outside Bangalore) cheques.

Contact:

Visual Search 

103, Mayflower Laxmi Apartments 

63, Sultanpalya Main Road  

R T Nagar   Bangalore- 32 

Ph: (0)9945282056, (0)9880990616