Pratibha Parmar facts for kids

Pratibha Parmar is a British writer and filmmaker. She creates documentaries that often focus on important social issues and the lives of inspiring women. Some of her well-known films include Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth (2014) and My Name is Andrea (2022).

Early Life and Education

Pratibha Parmar was born in Nairobi, Kenya. Her family later moved to the United Kingdom. She studied at Bradford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then continued her studies at Birmingham University. During her studies, writers like Angela Davis and Alice Walker influenced her ideas about women's rights and equality.

Filmmaking Career

Pratibha Parmar has directed many films, especially documentaries. These films often explore the lives of important people and discuss social topics.

Documentaries About Inspiring Women

One of her notable documentaries is Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth, released in 2014. This film tells the story of Alice Walker, a famous author and activist. Parmar first met Alice Walker in 1991.

In 2022, Parmar released another documentary called My Name is Andrea. This film is about the life and work of Andrea Dworkin, who was an important writer and activist for women's rights.

Other Film Work

Besides her documentaries, Pratibha Parmar has also directed music videos. She has worked with popular music artists like Morcheeba, Tori Amos, and Midge Ure.

Awards and Recognition

Pratibha Parmar's films have won several awards. In 1993, she received the Frameline Award at the Frameline Film Festival in San Francisco. Her work has been recognized for its impact and quality. In 2016, the BBC included her in their list of 100 inspiring women.

Selected Works

Filmography

• Khush (1991)
• A Place of Rage (1991)
• Nina's Heavenly Delights (2006)
• Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth (2014)
• My Name is Andrea (2022)

Books and Articles

• Pocket Sized Venus in Femmes of Power: Exploding Queer Femininities, Del LaGrace Volcano and Ulrika Dahl. Serpent's Tail, 2008.
• Queer Looks: An Anthology of Writings about Lesbian and Gay Media. Co-edited with Martha Gever & John Greyson. Routledge, New York & London, October 1993.
• "Perverse Politics", in Feminist Review, No 34, 1991.
• "Challenging Imperial Feminism with Valerie Amos", in Feminist Review (1984). This article has been reprinted in several other publications.

See also

• List of female film and television directors
• List of lesbian filmmakers
• List of LGBT-related films directed by women