
THE ROYAL WOMEN ASSOCIATION tells the story of a group of South Asian women in Calgary who have banded together to overcome the isolation and loneliness so common among older members of their community. The women break out of their shells and overcome their demons by sharing songs, poetry, food, and laughter at the groupâs monthly meetings. As they plan an event that calls attention to domestic violence in the community, one member, Sarbjit, tries to come to terms with the trauma of her own past.
- Year2015
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorRobinder Uppal
- ProducerMarc Serpa Francoeur
THE ROYAL WOMEN ASSOCIATION tells the story of a group of South Asian women in Calgary who have banded together to overcome the isolation and loneliness so common among older members of their community. The women break out of their shells and overcome their demons by sharing songs, poetry, food, and laughter at the groupâs monthly meetings. As they plan an event that calls attention to domestic violence in the community, one member, Sarbjit, tries to come to terms with the trauma of her own past.
- Year2015
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorRobinder Uppal
- ProducerMarc Serpa Francoeur