Mind blown that last night our doc, The Elephant Whisperers, became the first India-produced film to win an Oscar. Truly a joy to work with @EarthSpectrum and @guneetm on this story about these beautiful animals and the indigenous communities striving to protect them.
Today, a Myanmar court sentenced our @Reuters colleagues Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo to seven years in jail. Why? For committing good, brave journalism and exposing the massacre detailed in this story. Please share this work so the truth cannot be silenced: https://t.co/Lsr0upBx53
Just wrapped up an awesome week at #docsbythesea with @TribecaFilmIns, @docsbythesea, @Indocs & all the talented filmmakers from Southeast Asia. A special shout out to Baby Ruth for getting the @AJEnglish prize. We're thrilled to start working with you on your next film 🎉🎥🎉📺
In #Pakistan, where public spaces are largely dominated by men, a fearless single mother has been hustling for decades.
Follow Zahida's story, this week on Witness: https://t.co/yPgmyC8bC2
"I am doing this for the benefit of Sudan's people."
The story of two elderly men, racing against time to preserve Sudan's disintegrating national film archive. This week on Witness: https://t.co/HvnABcbIhd
A new poll has found #India to be the most unsafe country for women. In The Snake Charmer, we ask how #Bollywood contributes to a culture of sexual violence against women in India. Share your thoughts with us.
Stream here: https://t.co/pd6dM1XAEd
My brave and widely admired colleague in Srinagar, Rising Kashmir editor @bukharishujaat has been shot multiple times this evening, along with two of his bodyguards, highlighting the dangers the regional press faces routinely. May God pull you through this, my friend.
Sikhs are a growing force in US trucking: 'The North American Punjabi Trucking Association (NAPTA) estimates that Sikhs control about 40% of trucking in California'. https://t.co/CTOCfHgDyr
As a Malaysian, it brings me great joy to see so many Southeast Asian filmmakers come together. Very excited about this collaboration between @AJWitness and @TribecaFilmIns at IF/Then in Jakarta: https://t.co/l6HWvwAEIU @AJEnglish
It was the most exciting election and shift of power I’ve ever witnessed - a look at how #Malaysia’s voters brought an end to single-party rule for @NewStatesman https://t.co/Y6TFOVNHvB #ge14result