Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey (2024)

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The Halari Oshwals are a small community dispersed around the world yet held together by a history of sacrifices. But times have changed. This globalization has led to many problems within the community, and their numbers are dwindling. An Oshwal woman from Canada worries about the preservation and survival of her heritage in the hands of generations to come. She sets out on a pilgrimage to visit Oshwal communities in Kenya, where she was born; the UK, where she lived for a while; and India, where her parents originated. She discovers a shared concern for the future of the community and its traditions in the face of globalization and geographical disconnect, and explores what this means for the younger generation and their Oshwal identity.

Director: Bindu Shah
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Editing: William Robotham, Carlie Macfie
Production: Spinning Reel Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

canadian history, social & cultural documentary, crowdfunded film, indiegogo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey about?
The Halari Oshwals are a small community dispersed around the world yet held together by a history of sacrifices. But times have changed. This globalization has led to many problems within the community, and their numbers are dwindling. An Oshwal woman from Canada worries about the preservation and survival of her heritage in the hands of generations to come. She sets out on a pilgrimage to visit Oshwal communities in Kenya, where she was born; the UK, where she lived for a while; and India, where her parents originated. She discovers a shared concern for the future of the community and its traditions in the face of globalization and geographical disconnect, and explores what this means for the younger generation and their Oshwal identity.
Who directed Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey?
Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey was directed by Bindu Shah.
How long is Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey?
Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey?
Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey is a Documentary film.
Where was Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey produced?
Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey was produced in Canada.