"Shadowlands" Birmingham (UK) screening and talk with producer Nida Kirmani
Schedule
Mon Jun 05 2023 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm
Location
University of Birmingham | Birmingham, EN
About this Event
Shadowlands: Life After Conflict in Lyari, Karachi follows the stories of two residents of the area of Lyari in Karachi, Nawaz Laasi and Amna Baloch. Lyari is one of Karachi’s oldest settlements and is home to approximately 1.5 million people. It has also been labelled one of the city’s ‘no-go areas’ because of the on-going conflicts that have taken place there. Both Amna and Nawaz have lost family members as a result of the conflict. Nawaz has lost four sons, two to gang violence and two at the hands of the police, and Amna’s husband was killed by the police. Through telling their stories, this documentary sheds light on the on-going ramifications of violence and questions whether peace has truly been achieved for the people of Lyari.
The event will begin with an introduction with producer Nida Kirmani, Associate Professor of Sociology at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and Dostain Baloch an independent film maker. Following the film screening of Shadowlands there will be an opportunity for questions with the film producers.
Light catering and drinks will be provided on arrival (please add any dietary requirements to your registration form.
Shadowlands: Life After Conflict in Lyari, Karachi documentary filming has been funded by the Education Justice and Memory Network (EdJAM). EdJAM is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Global Challenges Research Funding (GCRF) Collective Programme.
Learn more about the film production on the Memories of Conflict: Healing from Lyari’s Violent Past project page here
Where is it happening?
University of Birmingham, Muirhead Tower, Birmingham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00