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DOCUMENTARY SCREENING - THE LEGACY OF HAKKIPIKKI: 20 JUNE 2022 – POSTGRADUATE CENTRE & DEPT. OF HUMANITIES (UG) IN COLLABORATION WITH SIEDS (SOCIETY FOR INFORMAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

A documentary screening was organized for postgraduate and undergraduate students of SFS College. postgraduate centre and department of humanities (UG) in collaboration with Society for Informal Education and development Studies(SIEDS) planned the session on 20 June 2022. Around 250 students were participated in the session. Ms. Madhu Bhushan, Ms. Mamatha, Ms, Minu and Ms. Sharanya from SIEDS presided over the show and discussed about the documentary,

A renowned activist and social worker Ms. Madhu Bhushan has been part of the women’s movement for many years using a creative, critical and compassionate approach in her work on crisis intervention, community outreach and campaigns & advocacy. She is also on the governing boards of the Center for Vernacular Architecture and of the Alternative Law Forum. She addressed the gathering and gave a brief introduction about the documentary Hakkipikki Tribal Community of Karnataka. Post screening, Ms. Madhu had a detailed discussion with students about comparison with the tribal group and urban population was made and actual meaning of civilization. The students could understand the challenges, issues faced by the community. Documentary films tell important, often unknown stories and bring awareness to a wider audience, and are some of the best resources for information, inspiration and entertainment. Documentaries promote good work and vision of the society.