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Kasturba Gandhi: Accidental Activist
October 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT
Film: Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm (PDT)
In-person at Unity Church, 227 E. Arrellaga St., Santa Barbara, CA
Special Guest: Cynthia Lukas, Director & Producer of the Film
KASTURBA GANDHI was the wife to an icon of the 20th century. But Mahatma Gandhi credited her with teaching him about nonviolence. Who was she? How did she “accidentally” become one of the first women activists in modern history? What is her connection to women activists today? History missed this Story. In this film, several insightful interviews and remarkable photos bring alive the life and activism of Kasturba Gandhi. The creator and producer of this award-winning film, Cynthia Lukas, will be present at this showing
to answer questions about lessons of Ms. Gandhi’s life, as well as the challenges of making a film during the Covid pandemic. Awards to date include: “Best Historical Subject” at the Global Nonviolent Film Festival, ”Best Biographical Film” at the Toronto International Women Film Festival, “Best Story” at the prestigious Santa Fe Film Festival and several awards from the Tagore International Film Festival in India. American Public Television is distributing it for broadcast on PBS. Admission to the film is free, but donations to support the costs of producing this film andthe Part 2 sequel, now in production, are gratefully appreciated. Contact Cynthia Lukas at: gandhisgift@gmail.com or 505-501-2600. See the website, www.kasturbagandhi.org, for further information or to purchase a DVD. The Institute of World Culture in Santa Barbara is sponsoring this event.
For information: http://www.worldculture.org