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A Film By Raj Amit Kumar

BROWN

Will America Kill Him?

No studios. No gatekeepers.
We are releasing BROWN through an audience-powered distribution model.

No studios. No gatekeepers.
We are releasing BROWN through an audience-powered distribution model.

Be the audience that helps distribute independent cinema.

Releasing 15th September!

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Synopsis

A Brown Immigrant, Chased By Immigration Enforcement ICE, Tries To Protect A Young White Orphan Child And Struggles To Build A New Life In America.BROWN: A Film By Maker of UNFREEDOM Raj Amit Kumar
I am still reeling from the film while talking to you. Speechless.
Priya MankadMumbai
What a human story about belonging, and search for home.
Michael DeLucaNew York
It's a powerful film that refuses easy answers.
Ananya BhaveMumbai
Raw and moving.
Sarah RosenfeldNew York
Universally relevant.
Rohan ChitnisMumbai
I expected a film about immigration. What I found is a film about humanity. BROWN surprised me in the best way.
Emily Carver New York
The film handles difficult subjects with honesty and compassion.
Arjun VartakMumbai
BROWN is the kind of independent cinema that deserves to be experienced with an audience.
David MorettiNew York
BROWN reminds us that home is often more complicated than a place on a map.
Neha DalalMumbai
Fearless storytelling. BROWN takes risks, asks difficult questions.
Jessica WhitmoreNew York
One of the most emotionally honest films I've seen in recent years.
Vikram DeshpandeMumbai
BROWN is more about dignity than a film about immigration.
Daniel HalpernNew York

What is Brown?

THE FILM IS READY, HELP US SPREAD THE STORY.

BROWN is a heart wrenching feature film shot in Butte, Montana, about a quiet immigrant being chased by ICE Agents (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) while trying to make a safe haven with a young white orphan girl he has rescued from abuse. Independent filmmaker Raj Amit Kumar, known for UNFREEDOM, a critically acclaimed film that was banned in India and later distributed worldwide by Netflix, has made his second film, BROWN.

With Brown, Kumar dismantles the stereotypes we have about Immigrants by offering a deeply personal narrative of a displaced man’s challenges and choices. In a world where we are constantly told to erect walls against outsiders– BROWN is an intimate film which portrays the poignant human realities behind the immigration debate. The Film Crew has done the hard work, the film is ready for Release. We need your help to spread BROWN to the World!

Director’s Note

Brown chronicles life through the immigrant point of view: the reality of being defined by skin color in an instant. It highlights and personalizes the subcultures and shadow economies where outsiders of all kinds make a living. Due to the historic influx of refugees and illegal immigrants, many western countries, including America, are seeing the growth of nationalism and fear of the “outsider” people, even those who are escaping war, extreme poverty and natural disasters. Brown attempts to humanize the immigrant while the viewer witness his life experience for a couple hours.

WHY SHOULD YOU SPONSOR SCREENINGS AND TICKETS FOR OTHERS?

Most people do not buy Social Impact Cinema but these stories must be told and spread in the world.


Film studios, driven by profit, often limit filmmakers to conventional plots, overlooking storylines that delve into complex social and human issues. Raj Amit Kumar’s experiences with his film UNFREEDOM—which was banned in India yet found an international audience through NETFLIX—demonstrate his commitment to breaking these boundaries. His latest film, BROWN, addresses the immigration issue outside the mainstream narratives.

These significant films are driven by individuals like YOU who appreciate the transformative power of art and culture. We aim to make films that challenge societal norms and captivate and engage audiences. By buying tickets for others, particularly students, you expose them to social impact cinema. This helps disseminate stories that change perspectives and encourage global understanding.

Be the Change – support guerrilla cinema and ensure that crucial human stories reach a broader audience, fostering change and enlightenment worldwide.

The film can be sent to people who you chose to- your friends and friends, your work colleagues, or members of any other organization of your choice. If you decide not to chose your network, we will send it to students from our database of Universities.

SPONSOR

HELP THE MISSION – BUY BROWN AND GET REWARDS

This is a Guerrilla Film Release Campaign. It is You who funds to distribute this film to the world. You are the hero of this campaign. You can gift the film to your friends and family OR donate the film to students worldwide, and we will send the film to students at a college or university of your choice.

DOWNLOAD BROWN + Handpainted Poster Notebook * FOR INR 1000 / $20

DOWNLOAD EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDITION OF BROWN

  • YOU (with Picture) Celebrated on our Social Media as Supporter of the Cause.
  • Brown Poster Handpainted Notebook
Buy and get This Reward
DOWNLOAD BROWN and UNFREEDOM + Handpainted Poster Notebook of BROWN and UNFREEDOM * FOR INR 2000/ $40

DOWNLOAD EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDITION OF BROWN and UNFREEDOM

  • Your Reward: The Double Feature (Digital Downloads of "Brown" + "Unfreedom")
  • YOU (with Picture) Celebrated on our Social Media as Supporter of the Cause.
  • BROWN Poster Handpainted Notebook
  • UNFREEDOM Poster Handpainted Notebook
Buy and get This Reward
DOWNLOAD BROWN and UNFREEDOM + Signed by the Director, Two Handpainted Poster Notebooks of Brown and Unfreedom + Screenplay Copy of Brown * FOR INR 5000 / $100

Your Reward:

    1. The Double Feature pack BROWN AND UNFREEDOM.
    2. YOU (with Picture) Celebrated on our Social Media as Supporter of the Cause.
    3. Signed by the Director, Two Handpainted Poster Notebooks of Brown and Unfreedom
    4. Screenplay Copy of Brown
Buy and get This Reward
SPONSOR TICKETS FOR 100 STUDENTS + THE IMPACT PRODUCER IMDB CREDIT + All of the Above * FOR INR 10000 / $200

THE IMPACT PRODUCER

  • Your Mission: Get the film to 100 students or friends. (You can provide us with 100 emails, or choose a university, and we'll send the film on your behalf).
  • Your Reward:
    1. An "Impact Producer" Credit on IMDB and the film's website.
    2. The Double Feature pack BROWN AND UNFREEDOM.
    3. YOU (with Picture) Celebrated on our Social Media as The IMPACT PRODUCER.
    4. Signed by the Director, Two Handpainted Poster Notebooks of Brown and Unfreedom
    5. Screenplay Copy of Brown

Buy and get This Reward
SPONSOR TICKETS FOR 200 STUDENTS + THE ASSOCIATE PRODUCER IMDB CREDIT + 30 Min Online Session with the Director + All of the Above * FOR INR 20000 / $400

THE ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

  • Your Mission: Get the film to 200 students or friends. (You can provide us with 200 emails, or choose a university, and we'll send the film on your behalf)
  • Your Reward:
    1. An"Associate Producer" Credit on IMDB and the film's website
    2. YOU (with Picture) Celebrated on our Social Media as The ASSOCIATE PRODUCER.
    3. The Double Feature pack BROWN AND UNFREEDOM.
    4. A 30 Minute Online Session with the Director.
    5. Signed by the Director, Two Handpainted Poster Notebooks of Brown and Unfreedom
    6. Screenplay Copy of Brown

Buy and get This Reward

WHO IS ON TEAM BROWN?

Our heartfelt thanks go to the experienced and dedicated cast and crew of BROWN, whose relentless effort and sacrifices made this film a reality. Braving the harsh Montana winters, they captured the essence of Butte’s community, proving what can be achieved with local talent and determination.
Raj Amit Kumar
Director
Hari Nair
Director of Photography

Atanu Mukherjee
Editor

Damon Taylor
Co – Writer & Chief Assistant Director
Don Andrews
Writing and Producing Collaborator
Kristin Smith
Art Director

Ainsley Patterson
Production Coordinator

Jesse Harding
Drone Pilot and Camera Operator
Rahul Dev Nath
Composer and Music Producer

Sinoy Joseph
Sound Mixer

Screenings

HOST A SCREENING
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Attend a Screening
Nov-Dec 2025

DATECITYVENUE
15 November, 5:30 pmMumbaiFun Republic, Andheri (w)
13 December, 11:00 amMumbaiKES' Shri. Jayantilal H. Patel Law College
22 DecemberKhajuraho MPBundela Resort, Khajuraho
TBD
DATECITYVENUE
TBDMumbaiFilm Fest, IIT Bombay
TBDMumbaiThe Hive
TBDMumbaiThe Hive
TBDMumbaiThe Hive
TBDMumbaiThe Hive
TBDJamshedpurThe Celluloid Chapter
TBDJamshedpurThe Celluloid Chapter
TBDPuneThe Raju Sutar's Studio
TBDDelhiNaz Foundation
TBDBengaluruAlternative Law Forum
TBDBengaluruOne Shanti Road
TBDPuneSujata Dharap's Art House
TBDPuneFTII Pune
TBDBhopalANSH Happiness Society
TBDDelhiKunzum Cafe
TBDPuneAarti Kirloskar's Art Gallery
TBDDelhiCentre For Civil Society
TBDDelhiAnti-Social (Event-1)
TBDDelhiAnti-Social (Event-2)
TBDBengaluruKynkyny Art Gallery
TBDDelhiNirantar
TBDKolkataWeavers Studio Centre for the Arts
TBDBengaluruAtta Galatta
TBDDelhiWonderwall (Event-1)
TBDDelhiWonderwall (Event-2)
TBDBengaluruAzim Premji University
TBDGurgaonSandy Bar & Kitchen
TBDDelhiBaoli Tarehd
TBDMumbaiThe Jeff Goldberg Studio
TBDTrivandrumSoorya India
TBDBengaluruBflat Bar
TBDDelhiThe Attic
TBDDelhiStudio Safdar
TBDBengaluruUrban Solace
TBDAhmedabadConflictorium
TBDGurgaonChill Box
TBDBengaluruThe Humming Tree
TBDBengaluruYours Truly
TBDMumbaiStudio 62
TBDMumbaiThe Pantry
TBDDelhiAmbedkar University
TBDKolkataPrantakatha
TBDPondicherryLa Marina
TBDDelhiCoworking
TBDMumbaiHumaramovie
TBDBengaluruThe Open Film School
TBDGoaCarpe Diem
TBDGuwahatiANP+
TBDKalimpong - West BengalCafe Refuel
TBDBengaluruQueer Campus
TBDTrivandrumGramachitra Film Society
TBDBengaluruSuchitra Film Society
TBDKolkataSappho for Equality
TBDCalicutMBL Media School
TBDKolkataEye Art Collection
TBDAurovilleMMC Auditorium
TBDThrissurKodungallur Film Society
TBDByndur-UdupiChitra Samaj Film Society
TBDCoimbatoreCinema Club of Coimbatore
TBDDelhiMiranda House
TBDTrivandrumFilm Lovers Cultural Association
TBDKottayamDepartment of Students Union - MG University
TBDNagpurSarathi Trust
TBDDelhiGandhi Peace Foundation
TBDChhak-OrrisaFellowship
TBDDharwadChitra Film Society
TBDDelhiKinky Collective
TBDPondicherryAgora Discussion Forum
TBDDelhiSt. Stephens College
TBDMaduraiOffice Screening
TBDBengaluruWorkbench Projects
TBDBengaluruIMI Film Club
TBDCalicutCalicut University
TBDMumbaiFortySix & Two Studio
TBDDelhiResidence Screening
TBDVishakapatnamVizag Film Society
TBDSilcharNIT Silchar
TBDDelhiNIFT
TBDGoaThe Space
TBDPondicherrySahodaran
TBDHyderabadDramonan
TBDUduppiChitra Samaj
TBDThrissurShri Kerala Varma College
TBDDelhi18+Confession
TBDBengaluruChrist University
TBDHyderabadGlitters Film Academy
TBDMysoreMysore Film Society
TBDMaduraiLENS
TBDTrivandrumGramam Film Society
TBDTrivandrumCentre for Development Studies
TBDCalicutNIT Calicut
TBDMohaliIISER
TBDErnakulamSaju Mannathur
TBDDelhiOutsiders Cafe
TBDBengaluruStrawberry fields-NLSIU
TBDBengaluruBHIVE
TBDMumbaiLITMUS
TBDAngamaly-ErnakulamPlan B Infotainments
TBDMumbaiThe Glitch

Where Does Your Money Go?
A 100% Guerrilla and Not-For-Profit Model

We believe in full transparency. Every Dollar and Rupee you contribute goes directly into building a sustainable ecosystem for Guerrilla cinema, not profits. Here is the breakdown of how all funds are allocated:

30% — The Distribution Engine
  • Screening Venues & Logistics: Securing theaters, community halls, and university auditoriums for our screening tour.
  • Publicity & Marketing: Running targeted social media marketing, PR, and outreach to get the word out.
  • Campaign Team: Paying the small, dedicated team that runs this campaign, coordinates screenings, and manages supporter rewards.
  • Admin, Tech & Legal: The essential costs for our technology partners, legal clearances, and administrative overhead.
30% — Back to Our Supporters
  • Repay Producers/Investors of "Brown": We pay back the believers who already invested in "Brown".
  • The Re-Investment Pact: These individuals are part of our "guerrilla" ecosystem and will invest this money back into future guerrilla films. This is how we break the cycle.
40% — The Next Guerrilla Film
  • This entire portion is allocated to fund the development and production of the next Play Studios guerrilla film - We are developing projects titled - Black Boots, Shopping Mall, DNA.
  • This is how your support for one film directly enables the next important story to be told. It's a sustainable, self-perpetuating model for Guerrilla art.

Frequently asked questions

The film is ready. Why don’t you just send the film to 1 Million Students worldwide? Why are you seeking people to Buy the Tickets?
Yes, We can do that! But then how do we make another film like BROWN and UNFREEDOM. How does Guerrilla Cinema survive? It is of utmost importance to create an ecosystem which allows for making and disseminating such films. And it can happen only with help of Champions like YOU who come to support Guerrilla Cinema and become in fact Producers of such films with small participation to big participation. We have clarified where the money goes from the sales of Tickets and how we operate as Not-for-Profit Endeavour. This is our first experiment in building this Guerrilla Ecosystem which will help produce our next film BLACK BOOTS - Story of First African American Marines.
Where does all the money go from these 1 Million Ticket Sales?
The allocation of revenue from ticket sales is detailed in the sections WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? We operate on a not-for-profit basis, with a primary goal of making and disseminating guerrilla cinema.
What are the Risk and Challenges for someone who Buys Tickets for Others?
As the film is ready there are no risks involved here with your buying tickets for others. With regard to delivering on our rewards, we will get your rewards to you safely and on schedule.

 

Why should You buy ticket for others?
By bypassing the studio system, we rely on individuals like YOU who value art, culture, and social change to support our mission of telling untold stories and fostering positive change in the world.We aim to make films that challenge societal norms and captivate and engage audiences. By buying tickets for others, particularly students, you expose them to social impact cinema. This helps disseminate stories that change perspectives and encourage global understanding.
Can I watch the film before deciding to Buy ticket for Others?
Typically, we do not offer this option. However, if you commit to purchasing at least 100 tickets in advance, we can arrange for you to watch the movie. This policy is in place to help streamline our operations and avoid logistical challenges for our team. Please write to us at —-- XXXXX.You will purchase 100 tickets/$400, and if after watching the film you will not like to support, we will refund your money.
How does the team who is working on the campaign survive and make money?
The team working on the campaign receives compensation, as indicated in the WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO Waterfall graph above. Specifically, 20% is allocated for Publicity, Release Team Compensations, other Admin and Legal Costs. Our team members are already aware of the monetary value assigned to their work.
If I buy tickets for others, Is it Tax Deductible?
If you purchase more tickets worth more than $1000, we will assist you in exploring tax-deductible options through our not-for-profit partners.
Can I get a refund after buying tickets?
No, refunds are not available after purchasing tickets.
Is the film ever going to be in theaters? Is it available on any streaming platforms?
No. This is part of our strategy in building this ecosystem for Guerilla films that the film will be available only through the Campaign until the goal is achieved.
Why don't you just send the film to 1 million people free of cost? What is the need to run this campaign, the film is already ready?
While it may seem like a simple solution to distribute the film for free, it is important for us to ensure that independent filmmakers continue to create meaningful stories that have a serious impact on society. By running this campaign, we not only support the growth of guerrilla cinema with our upcoming project, Black Boots, but also allocate 40% of revenue to immigrant organizations. This approach allows us to sustain the filmmaking process and contribute to positive social change.
Why not opt for a mainstream film release? Why choose this campaign instead?
Mainstream studios operate under a profit-driven model, often restricting filmmakers to safe, formulaic storytelling. Our decision to launch through this campaign stems from a desire to break free from these constraints to create an ecosystem which allows for making and disseminating Guerrilla films for Social Impact.

 

What is Your Economic Breakdown of who gets what from the Screening Events you conduct?
65% of Ticket Sales from Screenings is given to the Exhibitor. 35% goes to the organizer of the Screening Event. We do not take anything, our goal with Screenings is to Spread the story and build more and more Partners who can come behind the film to spread it in the world.

 

Explain to us How are you a Not for Profit Organisation? How is this campaign a Not for profit campaign?
Our organization operates on a not-for-profit principle, as outlined in the allocation of funds detailed earlier, majority of the revenue generated goes to the marketing, and individuals and organizations involved in the campaign. We do not derive monetary benefits from the film itself. Our sole objective is to maximize viewership and promote our cause. Additionally, the last remaining funds go towards our next guerrilla film - BLACK BOOTS.
Can I invest in your future projects?
Yes, absolutely! Please email us at akr@playstudios.world for further information on investment opportunities in our future projects.
How long will this campaign last?
This campaign will last until it achieves its goals and objectives.
Are my Rewards transferable?
No
Who are these tickets bought for? How can I track that they received the film to watch?
Our goal is to reach college and university students worldwide with the film. Our team ensures that the film either reaches everyone through the email addresses provided by the purchaser OR we send it directly to students in different Universities. We will be providing a list of people receiving the film on our website. Additionally, purchasers will have the ability to reach out to University POC to ensure that the film was sent to the students.