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202411 minPGdoc-short

Life Stories Gender Equality

Brown Brit

202411 minPGdoc-short

Three daughters reflect on their mother's life, from an arranged marriage in 1987 India to raising them in a North London council estate.

Life Stories Gender Equality

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Three daughters reflect on their mother's life, from an arranged marriage in 1987 India to raising them in a North London council estate.

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Jay Stephendirector

Ralph Briscoedirector

The Romantixdirector

Ashica Stephenwriter

Stevie Abrahmscast

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A woman reflects on her life after an arranged marriage in 1987 India. She moves to a North London council estate, where she raises three daughters. The film uses archival VHS footage from the 1980s and 1990s. Family and friends, including her daughters, contribute to the narrative. They recount her challenges and choices as she adapts to a new culture while raising her family. The documentary runs for 11 minutes and was released in 2024.

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