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Art, Joy, Protest

Student Film
Directed by: Gauri Nema
Duration: 10 minutes
English
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Through recounting her past, artist and community organizer Jaishri Abichandani meditates on her impact and philosophies around her life's work.
This short documentary delves into the life and work of Jaishri Abichandani, a pioneering artist and activist whose creations challenge social norms and amplify marginalized voices. Born in Mumbai and based in New York, Abichandani's work spans a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, and photography. The film explores how her art is deeply intertwined with her commitment to feminism, anti-castism, and decolonization.

Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and a closer look at some of her most provocative pieces, the documentary reveals how Abichandani uses art as a powerful tool for resistance and transformation. It highlights her role in founding the South Asian Women's Creative Collective (SAWCC), a platform that has supported countless artists of color. As the film weaves through her journey, it reflects on the ways in which her work continues to inspire and ignite conversations on identity, power, and social justice.
Content Warnings: Rape, Misogyny
Genres: Documentary and Reality
Perspectives: Asian-American, Women
Studio: N/A
Producers: Gauri Nema
From: United States
Produced In: United States

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