Namrata
2009
9 min
Coming soon
This short documentary tells the intensely personal story of Namrata Gill – one of the many real-life inspirations for Deepa Mehta’s Heaven on Earth – in her own words. After six years, Gill courageously leaves an abusive relationship and launches a surprising new career.
Details
This short documentary tells the intensely personal story of Namrata Gill – one of the many real-life inspirations for Deepa Mehta’s Heaven on Earth – in her own words. After six years, Gill courageously leaves an abusive relationship and launches a surprising new career.
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writerShazia Javed
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directorShazia Javed
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editorDoug Forbes
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editor in developmentBrenda Terning
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director of photographyDoug Cole
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additional photographyMark Power
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sound recordistCarey Opper
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sound designPerry Blackman
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online editorJoe Owens
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colouristJoe Owens
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researcherShazia Javed
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production coordinatorGinette D'SilvaSusan LewisFaye Yoneda
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production supervisorMark Power
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marketing managerKelly Fox
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program administratorDarin Clausen
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producerGil CardinalBonnie Thompson
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executive producerDavid Christensen
Education
Ages 13 to 17
Study Guide - Guide 1
Family Studies/Home Economics - Feminism
Health/Personal Development - Mental Health/Stress/Suicide
Health/Personal Development - Sexuality
Social Studies - Canada in the World Today
A painful situation finishes with a comic twist. What options did Namrata have in her situation? What ideas kept Namrata from leaving her husband? Activity: Research arguments in favour of arranged marriages in societies outside of Canada. Group work activity: Students design an information sheet giving new Canadian women the information they would like them to have about their rights and support resources. What is the legal basis for women’s rights in Canada?
