Sari Red (1988)
Made in memory of Kalbinder Kaur Hayre, a young British-Indian woman murdered in 1985 in a racist attack in England, Sari Red examines the effect of the ever-present threat of violence upon the lives of Asian women in both private and public spheres. In this moving visual poem, the title refers to red, the color of blood spilt and the red of the sari, symbolizing sensuality and intimacy between Asian women.
Director: Pratibha Parmar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Production: Kali Films
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sari Red about?
- Made in memory of Kalbinder Kaur Hayre, a young British-Indian woman murdered in 1985 in a racist attack in England, Sari Red examines the effect of the ever-present threat of violence upon the lives of Asian women in both private and public spheres. In this moving visual poem, the title refers to red, the color of blood spilt and the red of the sari, symbolizing sensuality and intimacy between Asian women.
- Who directed Sari Red?
- Sari Red was directed by Pratibha Parmar.
- How long is Sari Red?
- Sari Red has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Sari Red?
- Sari Red is a Documentary film.