Threads travels to Bangladesh and India

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Posted by:  Cathy and Len

In our most recent newsletter you can learn about the trip that we took to Bangladesh and India to bring Threads to multiple audiences including women and girls as well as artisans.   Bringing the film back to Bangladesh, where the story started, has been one of our goals for years.  We are very thankful to the many friends and sponsors who made this possible.

THREADS screening at Chhayanaut, Dhaka, organized by Spreeha.  Photo credit: Salil Halder.

We are working now on making Threads available on DVD and for streaming or download.  We’ll announce here and on Facebook when you and others can buy your own copy of the film.

Thank you again to all of the loyal friends and supporters who have helped to make this film possible!

 

 

 

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Quilts of Valor

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Posted by: Cathy and Len

Some of the Quilts of Valor at Jubilee Lodge.

Some of the Quilts of Valor at Jubilee Lodge.

Today Americans celebrate Memorial Day, commemorating the sacrifices of those who have died in the service of their country.  We were reminded of  those sacrifices when we recently screened Threads and had a lively discussion about the film at Jubilee, an active adult community in Lacey, Washington.

Just outside of the hall where we showed the film was a very moving display of quilts made by residents of Jubilee for wounded service members at nearby Madigan Army Medical Center.  These “Quilts of Valor” demonstrate the skill and dedication of the makers, and received a certificate of appreciation from the Warrior Transition Battalion at the hospital.

We brought one of Surayia’s nakshi kantha tapestries, “Gypsy Wharf,” for film attendees to examine. Although “Gypsy Wharf” is very different in style and theme from the Quilts of Valor, the quality and diversity of stitching traditions continues to amaze us.  We are always energized by meeting people who, like Surayia and the women of Arshi, turn thread and fabric into visually intricate and wonderful works of art that can warm and help to heal spirit and body.

Thank you to those who have served to make us free and to those whose commitment to others gives hope.

Certificate of Appreciation for the quilts.

Close-up, Quilts of Valor, Jubilee Lodge.

 

 

 

 

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A new trailer for THREADS

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Posted by:  Cathy and Len

We will be posting some good news about film festival and other showings of Threads soon.  In the meantime, check out the new trailer for Threads that co-producer Catherine Masud has just completed.  Thank you, Catherine!

Please feel free to share the trailer widely.  If you prefer to watch and share on YouTube, you can see the new trailer here.

Traditional Boat. Surayia Rahman design. Photo used with permission.

Traditional Boat. Surayia Rahman design. Photo used with permission.

 

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Picture Lock!

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Posted by:  Cathy and Len

Threads has reached a major milestone, picture lock.  We’ve finished editing and changes to the film’s story line.  Now we’re moving to the final but crucial part of post-production:  final music, color correction, sound mix, and making the masters for future copies of the film.  So there is still a lot to do, but the time when we can begin showing the finished version of Threads to you and the world is in sight.

We are thankful to everyone who has supported Threads over nearly five years.  Your help and encouragement has carried us this far and will get us across the finish line!

You can find the film finishing campaign at this link. Some of the friends of Threads tell why they have supported the project.  Please share this link with people who are interested in a film that tells the stories of unconventional women who followed a different path to economic self-sufficiency and that challenges some common views of Bangladesh.  There will be more stories from friends of the film in future posts.

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Watch the Threads trailer on YouTube

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Posted by: Len

I have just finished setting up a YouTube channel for Threads.   You can find the film trailer here.  Please watch and give us a “Like.”  I will start displaying the statistics soon.

The material that we post on YouTube will always be the same as that posted on Vimeo.  Adding YouTube gives our viewers an additional way to find us!  Enjoy.

 

 

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