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202323 minPGdocumentary

Shabnam

202323 minPGdocumentary

Muslin production's complex history is explored through global archival documents and narratives that highlight inequality and hidden stories surrounding the fabric.

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Muslin production's complex history is explored through global archival documents and narratives that highlight inequality and hidden stories surrounding the fabric.

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Reetu Sattardirector

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Shabnam presents a fragmented history of muslin production, weaving together documents from archives worldwide. The film features archival images and narratives that reveal the complexities behind this fabric's creation. It captures encounters that reflect inequality and the hidden stories surrounding muslin. The 23-minute documentary confronts the viewer with the discomfort found in these historical accounts. Through its structure, Shabnam stitches together a narrative that connects past and present.

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