Director: Matt Alesevich, Hemal Trivedi
Screening co-presented by South Asian House
In the wake of personal loss, an unexpected sisterhood unites an ambitious New York healthcare worker with a spirited girl from a nomadic tribe in India. Filmed over seven years, this documentary short is a deeply personal East-meets-West story of mutual healing. Where the Light Enters You (USA, 37 min) reveals how the sufferings and joys of the human experience blur borders and boundaries, countries and caste.
This special presentation will feature a Q&A with directors Matt Alesevich and Hemal Trivedi, moderated by DOC NYC Director of Special Projects Thom Powers.
Where the Light Enters You is Oscar-qualified and eligible for the Best Documentary Short category.
This screening is co-presented by
Community Partner: NYWIFT
Community Partner: Brown Girls Doc Mafia
