'The Peace Activists' - a movie written and directed by Dr Nishi Chawla In-Person
'The Peace Activists' portrays peace dialogues between Gandhi, MLK, and Henry David Thoreau who inspired both leaders in the cause of peace and non-violence and in their pursuit and engagement with civil disobedience as a tool. The movie offers philosophical rumination on the current world situation in light of Gandhi's and MLK's broader vision.
This event is perfect for movie goers of all age groups who believe in the cause of peace and non-violence]. For more information, please visit [www.nishichawla.com]
- Date:
- Saturday, Nov 30 2024
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 2:30pm
- Location:
- Canyon Theater, Main Library
- Audience:
- Adult All ages Teen Tween
- Categories:
- Community Event Performances & Presentations
'The Peace Activists' portrays peace dialogues between Gandhi, MLK, and Henry David Thoreau who inspired both leaders in the cause of peace and non-violence and in their pursuit and engagement with civil disobedience as a tool. The movie offers philosophical rumination on the current world situation in light of Gandhi's and MLK's broader vision.
Nishi Chawla's feature film, "The Peace Activists" places Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King within the crucible of a dramatic plot that brings out their remarkable similarities in the cause of peace and non-violence and in their pursuit and engagement with civil disobedience as a methodology and as a tool. Along with the white philosopher Thoreau who inspired both leaders, the black Martin Luther King and the brown Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the arthouse movie offers philosophical rumination on the current world situation in light of Gandhi's and MLK's broader vision.