01 May 2013, 05:30 am
Gur Prasad: The Grace of Food

(58 min; 2013; dvd; Punjabi with English subtitles)
Directed by Meera Dewan who will introduce the film
Producer: Films Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

At a time of India's widespread hunger and nutritional crisis, the film recalls Punjab's rich, living tradition of food sharing at "langars" or community kitchens in remote communities

Screening will be followed by a discussion on
Role of Community Kitchens in Eliminating Hunger
Speakers: Dr. Vandana Shiva; Shri Harsh Mander; Sant Baba Saroop Singh ji, Solakhian, Punjab; and Shri V.S.Kundu, Chief Producer, Films Division