UBA RCI IITPKD -MHI Mumbai-PDPL Documentary Screening-Wounds of Pyre: Inside the minds of cremation workers
The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Regional Coordinating Institute (RCI) IIT Palakkad, Mariwala Health Initiative Mumbai and Palakkad District Public Library (PDPL) warmly welcome you to the screening of the feature documentary, Wounds of Pyre: Inside the minds of cremation workers.
The screening will be followed by an interaction session with Sh Babita Gautam and Sh Sahil Valmiki, the directors of the film. This is a specially arranged screening as the documentary is not accessible elsewhere.The poster and image and content description note of the poster are attached along with this email.
Details follow:
Date: 30 May 2025 (Friday)
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: PDPL Seminar Hall, Palakkad (Google map link)
About the film: Made by Dalit Desk and supported by Mariwala Health Initiative, Wounds of Pyre is not just a documentary film, it is a lens into the unseen, unspoken lives of the Dom community, who, for centuries, have borne the burden of being society’s cremation workers. Through personal narratives and lived experiences, it sheds light on the societal structures that perpetuate this exploitation while bringing to light an often-ignored but critical issue: the mental health challenges faced by Dalit communities. The systemic discrimination, trauma, and stigmatisation faced by those in caste-based occupations lead to unique mental health challenges that demand attention and action. The screening aims to spark meaningful conversations, challenge prejudices, and inspire collective action toward social justice.
All are welcome!
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