Adapted from the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, "The Namesake" conveys the melding of two very different cultures within a Bengali family living in New York City. The film's various conflicts and themes can ...

Packed with female book club members, a screening of Mira Nair’s The Namesake left no doubt about the film’s target audience. If anyone’s going to flock to this warm and likable tale, it’s going to be ...

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In conjunction with our Beyond Bollywood Exhibit, we present the Beyond Bollywood Film Festival showcasing short and feature films that explore the daily lives of Indian immigrants and Indian ...