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Crossing Lines-- film about Satu Somani

October 24, 2008

Dear Maheshwari Mahasabha of North America-

Some of you may remember my father, Satyanarayan Somani. He used to be involved with the MMNA. As you may know he passed away, October 29, 2002. Anyway, this is Indira Somani, his eldest daughter.

However, I co-produced a film about my father and it's screening across the U.S. either at film festivals or on PBS affiliates. Please go to www.crossinglinesthefilm.com for more information.

Next month, the film, Crossing Lines, will be premiering in NY in November. The film is playing as part of the 8th Annual Mahindra Indian American Arts Council Film Festival. Deepa Mehta (academy award nominated director of Water, Fire, Earth) will be premiering her film, Heaven on Earth, on opening night. Closing night will be Sooni Taraporevala's LITTLE ZIZOU, a Mira Nair & Indian Films production.

If you are from the NY area, we could really use your support. I will be representing the film, so if you all could spread the word and encourage everyone you know to come see Crossing Lines, Leena Jayaswal (co-producer) and I would be forever grateful.

Here's more info on the film:

"Crossing Lines" is about an Indian American woman's struggle to stay connected to India after the loss of her father. Like most second-generation ethnic Americans, Indira Somani has struggled with identity issues, since her parents migrated to the U.S. in the 1960s. Being born and brought up in the U.S. Indira led an American life, but at home, her world was Indian because of her father's immense love for India and Indian culture. This film takes you on a journey to India, where Indira visits her father's extended family for the first time after his death. The film explores how Indira tries to stay connected to Indian culture and her extended family, despite the loss of her father. It is the story of how one daughter pays tribute to her father in all that he's taught her about India, Indian culture and family.

http://www.iaac.us/MIAAC2008/CROSSING_LINES.htm

Crossing Lines screening times:

Allen Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center. Thursday, November 6 at 6 PM.

Tribeca Cinemas 1. Saturday, November 8 at 12 PM.

Tickets for Tribeca Cinemas https://tickets.tribecafilm.com/Online/default.asp?brand=cinemas

Thank you,
Indira Somani