CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 0h 9m

Namrata

Documentary

This short documentary tells the intensely personal story of Namrata Gill – one of the many real-life inspirations for Deepa Mehta’s Heaven on Earth – in her own words. After six years, Gill courageously leaves an abusive relationship and launches a surprising new career.

Directed byShazia Javed

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 9m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2009
Studios
ONF | NFB

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Namrata Gill

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Shazia Javed
Written by
Shazia Javed
Produced by
Bonnie Thompson
Gil Cardinal

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