Devi: A journey for Justice . Role of Film on Social Activism

About the Film: Directed by award-winning Nepali filmmaker and journalist, Subina Shrestha, the film documents the powerful journey of Devi Khadka (a rebel guerrilla warrior, mother and sexual violence survivor) as Devi battles her own demons to mobilize a national movement to fight for justice for conflict related sexual violence (CRSV). Nepal’s leaders want to bury the shameful truth of wartime rape committed during Nepal’s Civil War. As the only public face of survivors, Devi has decided that she can no longer stay silent. Using an immersive verité style, the film captures the intimate and inspiring journey as Devi strives to bring together survivors from across the country to fight for restitution, reparation and justice for wartime rape survivors in Nepal. More info about the film: www.devidocumentary.com

See link for Hot Doc tickets for Devi film (screening on April 30th at 7:30pm and May 1st 5pm): https://hotdocs.ca/whats-on/hot-docs-festival/films/2024/devi 

About the Talk Program: Subina and Devi will be present in-person at this follow up talk program on May 2nd. They will discuss why and how they decided to make this film and provide behind the scene stories of the filmmaking process. Subina will share insights about the role of filmmakers in centering stories of resistance and justice. They will also share about the “impact roadmap” that Devi is leading to address conflict related sexual violence in Nepal, and globally. There will be an opportunity to explore how different organizations, activists, and concerned citizens can join Devi on her journey for justice. Admission to the talk program is free. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information contact [email protected]. 

This talk program is organized by Asha Canada Collective with support from Center for South Asian Studies (UofT) and Toronto Nepali Film Festival Collective.

Host or Publisher Asha Canada Collective