Sun, Dec 07
|AFS Cinema
Rhythm of Dammam Screening, Q&A, and Member Mixer
In Uttara Kannada, India, Jayaram Siddi, a twelve-year-old boy, is believed to be possessed by the spirit of his late grandfather. He escapes into a dream world and becomes overwhelmed by the agonizing history of his ancestors.
Time & Location
Dec 07, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752, USA
About the Event
Screening and Live Q&A with Filmmaker Jayan Cherian
In Uttara Kannada, India, Jayaram Siddi, a twelve-year-old boy, is believed to be possessed by the spirit of his late grandfather, Rama Bantu Siddi. He escapes into a dream world, using 'magical' instruments from his grandfather to connect with his ancestors. However, he becomes overwhelmed by the agonizing history of his ancestors' chattel slavery, losing touch with reality.