Not a Feather, but a Dot (2012)
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- United States
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary explores the history and evolving identity of Indian Americans. It looks at stereotypes, early immigrants, and cultural changes through personal stories and expert analysis.
informativereflectivepersonalinsightfulthoughtfulmeasurededucationalobservational
What happens
Not a Feather, but a Dot is an hour-long documentary film on the history, perceptions, stereotypes and changes in the Indian American community. The film discusses topics such as the growth of Hinduism in the United States, the origin of the stereotypes surrounding the Indian-American community, the early Indian migrants and events that have shaped the Indian-American community, and members of the Indian-American community that are changing "traditional" perceptions. It is narrated by filmmaker Teju Prasad who infuses his personal experience, historical analysis from academics, and experiences of other Indian Americans breaking "traditional ground." The film has been screened in New York, Washington DC, New Brunswick, NJ, Durham, NC, and San Francisco, as well as the 2012 Jersey City Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
More like this
Side by Side (2012)
Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America (2012)
A Tail of Identity
Beyond Bollywood (2013)
Seeds of Resiliency (2012)
Home of the Brave (1985)
Split: A Deeper Divide (2012)
Truth Be Told (2012)- More like this film, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.