Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey
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The Halari Oshwals are a small community dispersed around the world yet held together by a history of sacrifices. But times have changed. This globalization has led to many problems within the community, and their numbers are dwindling. An Oshwal woman from Canada worries about the preservation and survival of her heritage in the hands of generations to come. She sets out on a pilgrimage to visit Oshwal communities in Kenya, where she was born; the UK, where she lived for a while; and India, where her parents originated. She discovers a shared concern for the future of the community and its traditions in the face of globalization and geographical disconnect, and explores what this means for the younger generation and their Oshwal identity.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2024-07-07
Runtime: 84 mins
Director: Bindu Shah
Writer: Bindu Shah
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey
Production Companies: Spinning Reel Productions
Production Countries: Canada
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