"Waves After Waves": A documentary on the rehabilitation of
Tsunami-affected children in India
On Nov 9, 2005, we screened the Tamil documentary (with English
subtitles) "Waves After Waves'', directed by media activist Leena
Manimekalai.
The documentary feature explores how art forms magically
rejuvenates the lives of
children, disrupted by the major natural disaster Tsunami 2004. The
relief activists in the field narrate their experience as the film
slowly evolves. Music, Theatre, Stories, Art Works and Painting
workshops, slowly but surely provide the required psychosocial care
for the affected children. This fascinating process is truly
captured by the film, reflecting the various aspects and wonders of
art therapy. The film intimately traces the canvas spread before the
children to express their art, while providing an outlet for their
trauma. Nagapattinam - the worst affected part of India by the
Tsunami disaster is the focus of the film.
About 20 people, including citizens of other tsunami-affected
countries attended the screening at the Physics Building in Duke
University. The screening was followed by a discussion with the
filmmaker.
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