Many People, Many Desires

has won the Best International Documentary Film Award at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival 2005.

The film is Produced by Sangama, Bangalore,
Directed by T. Jayashree
Camera: Avijit Mukul Kishore,
Sound: Girijashankar Vohra,
Editing: Jabeen Merchant

Many People, Many Desires explores the intersection of sexuality, class, gender identity and human rights in India. Set in the city of Bangalore, it records the desires and aspirations of young hijras, transsexuals, kothis, double-deckers, lesbians and gays. It follows their struggle for equality, dignity and acceptance.

For more information about the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival visit:
http://www.nyfilmvideo.com/2005/nyapril2005/nyawardsapril05.htm

SANGAMA can be contacted at:
Sangama, Flat 13, 3rd Floor, Royal Park Apartments, 34 Park Road, Tasker Town, Bangalore - 560 051, India,
(Behind 'Hotel Harsha', Near Shivajinagar Bus Station),
Phone: 080 22868680/22868121,
Fax: 080 22868161, Email: sangama@sangama.org