African Lens,The Story of Priya Ramrakha commemorates the work of a remarkable photographer who defined his career by embracing the people and events of Africa as a personal subject. One of Africa's first international photojournalists, Ramrakha traveled the continent, documenting the lives of ordinary people for the world press.
AFRICAN LENS: THE STORY OF PRIYA RAMRAKHA
(55 minutes)
a film by Shravan Vidyarthi
Zanzibar International Film Festival
July 14th, 2008 at 11:15 AM
House of Wonders
Stone Town
Zanzibar
African Lens,The Story of Priya Ramrakha commemorates the work of a remarkable photographer who defined his career by embracing the people and events of Africa as a personal subject. One of Africa's first international photojournalists, Ramrakha traveled the continent, documenting the lives of ordinary people for the world press.
In 1968, Priya was killed while on assignment for Life magazine, covering the civil war in Biafra, Nigeria. He was 33 years old.
Since his death, Priya's work has never been displayed. His stunning portraits of African life were never exhibited. His photographs for Life magazine were never republished. Until now, his story has never been told.
The film features rare archival images and newsreels from 1950's and 1960's Africa, as well as interviews with various photographers, journalists and historians, including Morley Safer (CBS News), Dr. Ali Mazrui (African Studies scholar), the late Achieng Oneko (Editor of Ramogi Newspaper), Chester Higgins Junior (New York Times photographer), Paul Theroux (author), and Peter Sissons, (former ITN correspondent.)
Trailer:
http://www.priyaphoto.com/AfricanLensTrailer.mov
For further information please contact Shravan Vidyarthi: [email][email protected]
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