directed by Kannan Arunasalam  is a documentary film that follows the raw intensity of Sri Lanka's historic Aragalaya movement - from its diffuse beginnings to occupying the Presidential Secretariat and the aftermath - from the perspective of the activists involved.

Can their fight against a powerful dynasty overcome a system determined to prevail?

Written by Kannan Arunasalam, Hiran Balasuriya, Matt Maria.

Edited by Kannan Arunasalam, Hiran Balasuriya.

Produced by the International Centre for Ethnic Studies, Retold World, Shadow Court Films

Date: 24th January 2024

Time: 4.00 p.m to 5.30 p.m.

Venue: Auditorium No. 6, PVR Cinema, One Galle Face

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