Film Screening and Discussion

Sita Sings the BluesSita Sings the Blues retells the story of the Indian epic, the Ramayana, using 1920’s blues recordings in the soundtrack. The filmmaker connects the story with her own experiences in a romantic relationship. Steven Ramey (Associate Professor in Religious Studies and Director of Asian Studies) will introduce the film and lead a brief discussion of it.

The screening and discussion will be Thursday, 11 September at 3:30 pm in tenHoor 347 (flyer).

Watch the film’s official trailer

(Also available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWj1sm8BWFE.)