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Truth Based Stories

Main Bhi (#MeToo)

MARTHA FARRELL FOUNDATION
2023
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Women domestic workers give voice to real stories of harassment and discrimination, asserting their right to a safe workplace

The fear of losing their livelihood prevents women domestic workers from making a formal complaint.
The shame that society puts on them bury these stories deeper.
But when these stories come together to become a collective voice, their vulnerability transforms into something powerful and dynamic.

Outcome
Theatre has the power to not only transform the viewer but also the performers. We witnessed a slow but definite transformation in the women domestic workers who through this experience of theatre and filmmaking. From being shy and uncertain, these women started to find confidence and power in their voice. They performed and presented these stories in front of an urban effluent audience, unlike the communities they usually interact with. This brought in a sense of "My voice matters too." which is truly amazing. Reel Nomads would like to thank all the domestic workers who have been a part of this documentary. Most of them are often sole earners of their families and work from the wee hours of the morning till sunset. every day.Most of them are also mothers running their own households. We are grateful to them for having taken out the time to be a part of our shoots and also for raising their voice.‍
credits

Creators: Reel Nomads
Director: Ipshita Bhattacharyya
Cinematography: Sudhir Chandra
Edit & Sound Design: Niladri Bhattacharji
Sound Recordist: Shyam Kishor Sharma
Camera Assistant: SIddharth Kumar Singh
Play Director: Smita Mazumdar, Feisal Alkazi - Ruchika Theatre Group
Martha Farrell Foundation Field Officers: Gudiya, Helen, Sarita, Bibiyana, Anima
Martha Farrell Foundation Team: Nandita Pradhan, Samiksha Jha, Himadri Sharma, Yogita

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END TO END PRODUCTION
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Editing
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client

The Martha Farrell Foundation (MFF) supports practical interventions which are committed to achieving a gender-just society and promoting life-long learning.

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