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