The New York Indian Film Festival, North America’s oldest and most prestigious festival that celebrates alternative, independent cinema from the global Indian community, is back. The lineup includes more than 20 features, documentaries and shorts. A few notable films include the opening-night selection Dear Jassi (set in 1996 Punjab, it follows the story of a Canadian-born Indian girl who defies societal norms by falling in love with rickshaw driver Mith) and the closing film Mrs. (centered on Richa, a successful dancer trying to navigate her way out of societal norms and familiar responsibilities and find her own identity).
Events run from May 30 through June 2 at a variety of locations around NYC, including post-screening discussions, industry panels, red carpet galas and more.