Video Documentaries

i) 1947: Through the Sixth River
The documentary reveals that many Hindus and Sikhs saved the lives of their Muslim neighbors, friends, even unacquainted Muslims. Similarly many Muslims saved the lives of their Hindu and Sikh neighbors, friends. Some testimonies told by the members of religious minorities also reveal that many Christian, Hindus and Parsis saved the lives of Muslims in India and Hindus and Sikhs in Pakistan. Most oral histories of partition rely on accounts from Punjabi migrants. In the film the valuable insights drawn from NWFP, Sindh and Balochistan are also included to present a complete picture of partition and its effects.

ii) 1971: Violence, Voices and Silence
The documentary film tells the story of turbulent days of 1971, through oral accounts from Bangladesh and Pakistan. These testimonies reflect on the genocidal violence which occurred in Sanor Bangla. Three are testimonies of common people, who got organized and fought back till victory. The memories of Pakistani soldiers, bureaucrat, Bihars and those in West Pakistan who opposed the military action in the then East Pakistan area also included. Fresh insights also emerge with the testimonies from members of religious minorities of Bangladesh.

iii) Religious Minorities: They are not “others” (1947 – 2008)
Through the oral accounts of Pakistani Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, Parsis and Bahais, the documentary brings out heartfelt concerns regarding the future of religious minorities. These arise not just from the growth of militancy since 9/11 and the misuse of blasphemy laws to pay off old scores they are also based on the educational opportunities and jobs for the poorer minority groups. As a result they are under pressure to improve their lot by forced conversions.