Reality Check - Leaving Home

Documentary Film Screenings

The Reality Check film series promotes and encourages documentary filmmakers in India whose work reflects life and culture in the country today in a thoughtful blend of creativity and integrity.

Leaving Home - the Life & Music of Indian Ocean

English & Hindi with English Subtitles (115 mins)

A documentary feature on one of India`s most significant music bands, Indian Ocean. It showcases their music like never before or since and tells their remarkable story of overcoming the odds without compromising their integrity.

The film made history in 2010 by becoming the first Indian documentary ever to play in theatres nationally and was one of the best-reviewed films that year. It also opened the Indian Panorama at IFFI 2010 and won the National Award in 2011.

Written & Directed by Jaideep Varma

Cinematography: Gargeya Trivedi & Paramvir Singh

Editor: Nimish Gaur

Music: Indian Ocean

Producer: Cartwheel Films

The screening will be followed by a Q&A session.

Little Theatre - Supported by Jefferies

An NCPA Presentation in collaboration with Cinema Collective

Entry free on a first come, first served basis.