Thursday, April 04| 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM ET | Zoom
Register to attend: https://forms.gle/3Cs5fW6pEbbjgpXD7
Join us for the seventh Conversations on South Asia event, where we will delve into the transformative power of sound in cinema through Pavitra Sundar’s “Listening with a Feminist Ear.” This groundbreaking book challenges the dominant visual-centric approach to film studies, advocating for a radical shift towards listening as a critical method of analysis. By examining mainstream Bombay cinema, the author brings to light the intricate ways in which sound—specifically singing, listening, and speaking—shapes gendered identities and exposes the nuanced interplay of power and privilege. Through a feminist interpretive practice, Sundar not only critiques established narratives but also offers new, liberatory imaginaries that challenge hegemonic discourses.
Event Details:
Date: April 04th, 2023
Time: 12:15 PM-1:30 PM
Virtual Webinar
Register Here: https://forms.gle/3Cs5fW6pEbbjgpXD7
Pavitra Sundar, Professor, Hamilton College
Neepa Majumdar, Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh
Debashree Mukherjee, Associate Professor, Columbia University
Douglas Haynes, Professor, Dartmouth College
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to register today and join us for a captivating discussion with Pavitra Sundar. 
Watch the zoom webinar recording here
Sponsored by the Department of Asian Societies, Cultures and Languages (ASCL) and the Bodas Family Endowment for South Asian Studies at Dartmouth College.