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THE FRONTIER GANDHI: BADSHAH KHAN, A TORCH FOR PEACE
T.C. McLuhan, USA/Canada, 2008; 91 minutes. North American Premiere.
In English, Hindi, Urdu, Pashto, Dari, with English subtitles |
Synopsis:
The extraordinary story of the Muslim peacemaker born into the inconceivable violence of Pashtun warrior society of the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan is the dramatic subject of T.C. McLuhan’s documentary, 21 years in the making. Pronounced "a miracle" by Mahatma Gandhi, Badshah Khan raised a 100,000 strong non-violent army of men, women, and youngsters from many religious backgrounds in his fight for Indian independence and religious tolerance, earning him two nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize. Shot in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, the eye-opening and poignant story that the film tells also includes rare historical footage, remarkably candid interviews from world leaders and a score by David Amram, the acclaimed composer and pioneer of World Music.
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Director: Teri McLuhan
T.C. (Teri) McLuhan is an international award-winning filmmaker. Her films include The Shadow Catcher and The Third Walker. She is a bestselling author and has written five books on global culture. They include Touch the Earth, Dream Tracks, The Way of the Earth, and Cathedrals of the Spirit. Lecturer and consultant on environmental and media issues for local and global audiences, Ms. McLuhan makes her home in New York City. |
Special Screening followed by World Beat Concert – a live concert by David Amram & musicians:
The Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Saturday, November 8 at 6 PM.
Tickets: $25 public / $18 Students with ID
Tickets for Jazz at Lincoln Center
General Screening Venue:
Tribeca Cinemas 2. Sunday, November 9 at 3 PM.
Tickets for Tribeca Cinemas
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