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A Film By Raj Amit Kumar

unfreedom

Banned In India
Help Us Take It to the World!

In a world where distribution is controlled by Studios and Money, We are bypassing gatekeepers and directly relying on YOU THE AUDIENCE AS PRODUCER AND DISTRIBUTOR and cutting the middlemen. This is a campaign to build a new way to distribute stories that matter.

BE THE AUDIENCE THAT HELP DISTRIBUTE UNFREEDOM

In a world where distribution is controlled by Studios and Money, We are bypassing gatekeepers and directly relying on YOU THE AUDIENCE AS PRODUCER AND DISTRIBUTOR and cutting the middlemen. This is a campaign to build a new way to distribute stories that matter.

BE THE AUDIENCE THAT HELP DISTRIBUTE UNFREEDOM

HOST A SCREENING

Synopsis

UNFREEDOM is an urgent contemporary thriller about a society torn apart by political, religious, and sexual turmoil. Shifting between New York and New Delhi, the film juxtaposes two powerful and unflinching stories about religious fundamentalism and intolerance, one of which follows a Muslim terrorist attempting to silence a liberal Muslim scholar, while the other is about a young woman who defies her devout father and escapes an arranged marriage because she is secretly embroiled in a taboo lesbian romance. In this searing portrait of the polarized world we live in, all four characters go to their absolute limit—and beyond—in their struggle to defend their deeply-held and conflicting viewpoints on freedom, faith, family and love.

ABOUT Unfreedom

What is Unfreedom?

UNFREEDOM is an urgent contemporary thriller about a society torn apart by political, religious, and sexual turmoil. Shifting between New York and New Delhi, the film juxtaposes two powerful and unflinching stories about religious fundamentalism and intolerance, one of which follows a Muslim terrorist attempting to silence a liberal Muslim scholar, while the other is about a young woman who defies her devout father and escapes an arranged marriage because she is secretly embroiled in a taboo lesbian romance. In this searing portrait of the polarized world we live in, all four characters go to their absolute limit—and beyond—in their struggle to defend their deeply-held and conflicting viewpoints on freedom, faith, family and love.

Director’s Note

The idea behind Unfreedom came from the desire to express the lack of freedom in the socio-economic structure of our contemporary times. A profound piece of poetry, Ye dagh dagh ujala, written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz inspired this expression.

The root of these lying in a society based on capitalism, patriarchy and its interrelationship with religion and violence, I chose the identities of Muslims and homosexuals in two distinct geographies.

In a world where mass extermination and discrimination happens in the name of ‘identity’, Unfreedom shows that people who are considered as belonging to a certain identity are all unique in their approaches towards the most pressing issues of their life.

The film examines the struggle of different individuals against violent prejudices – all seeking their own road to what they believe could set them free.

Who Can Host?

If you are any of the following, we’d love to collaborate:

  • College or University
  • Film Society / Film Club
  • NGO or Non-Profit working with communities
  • Art & Cultural Organisation
  • Corporation seeking meaningful employee engagement
  • Restaurant / Café / Pub / Pop-Up Event Space

Together, we can create a global network of screenings that redefine what Guerrilla Social Impact Films can achieve.

Why Screen Unfreedom?

01

Engages your community with strong social-impact themes

02

Encourages reflection, dialogue, and creative interpretation

03

Inspires discussion and empathy

04

Connects your audience with tomorrow’s thinkers, artists, and changemakers

What We Offer

01

Completely Free Screening (no licensing fee)

02

Free entry for your audience

03

Flexible timing to suit your schedule

04

Optional Discussion Guide and promotional toolkit

05

Optional Q&A with Director Raj Amit Kumar

Frequently asked questions

Is the screening really free for universities, colleges, film clubs, and organizations?

Yes, 100% free. There is no licensing fee, no ticket charge, and no hidden cost to your institution or organization. We only want the film to be seen and discussed.

What exactly do you provide for a campus or community screening?
  • Screening file in the format you need (DCP, MOV, ProRes, MP4)
  • Public Performance Rights for your event
  • Digital posters, social-media kit, and press photos
  • Discussion guide and study materials
  • Live or pre-recorded Q&A with director Raj Amit Kumar
  • Optional short introduction video by the director
Can the screening be in-person, online, or both?

Yes to all. Most universities now prefer in-person or hybrid events, but we support whatever works for you.

How many people can attend?

As many as your venue or Zoom allows — 15 or 1,500, it makes no difference to us.

Do you help with promotion on campus?

Absolutely. We send ready-to-use posters, Instagram/Facebook graphics, email text for student listservs, and a short trailer edited specifically for campus promotion.

Is this film suitable/appropriate for students?
Yes. BROWN is………
It deals maturely with themes of immigration, child neglect, and survival.
Why are you offering free screenings instead of a normal theatrical or streaming release?

Commercial studios and platforms rarely take risks on quiet, stereotype-breaking social-issue films. After Raj Amit Kumar’s first film UNFREEDOM was banned in India and still found its audience through grassroots support, we decided to build our own distribution path — one screen, one campus, one community at a time. Universities and passionate organizations are the heart of that path.

How does PlayStudios survive if everything is free?

Separate from the free screening program, we have a parallel “Gift-a-Screening / Sponsor-a-Screening” initiative where individuals and donors cover viewing links for entire campuses or communities. Those contributions fund our not-for-profit operations and goes into developing our next guerrilla feature. We also seek Audiences to Buy tickets for other and donations so that we can function as an organisation.

Can my university or organization become an official partner?

Yes! We love adding partner logos to the film’s website and end credits (with your permission). Many immigration-rights groups, South-Asian student associations, and film departments already do this. Please reach out to us if that is your interest.

How quickly can we set up a screening?

Usually within a week. Once you pick a date and tell us the file format, we send everything within 72 hours. And also start promoting the screening on our Social Media.

Who do I contact to book a screening?

Just write to [your email] or use the contact form on this website. We will reply to you as soon as possible.

Will the film ever be on Netflix, Amazon, Theaters, etc.?

Right now our entire focus is direct grassroots and campus distribution. Our goal is carve a new way of distribution for Guerrilla Social Impact films.

Next Step

If your committee or organization is interested, we’ll be happy to arrange:

  1. An online viewing link for internal preview
  2. An interactive discussion with the director about hosting logistics

Please fill out the Host a Screening Form below to get started 👇

HOST A SCREENING – INFORMATION FORM

Screenings

Attend a Screening
May-June 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
29-May to 04-June NY AMC Empire 25
29-May to 04-June LA Laemmle's NoHo 7
08-May Mumbai Film Fest, IIT Bombay
10-May Mumbai The Hive
30-May Mumbai The Hive
31-May Mumbai The Hive
June 2015
05-June to 11-June Fremont, CA Cine Grand Fremont 7
05-June to 11-June Cupertino (San Jose), CA Bluelight 3
05-June to 11-June Cambridge (Boston), MA Apple Cinema Fresh Pond Mall 10
05-June to 11-June Houston, TX Premiere Rennaissance
05-June to 11-June Burleson (Forth Worth), TX Premiere Burleson
05-June to 11-June Hollywood, FL Flippers Cinema
5-June to 11-June Atlanta, GA Plaza Theater
05-June to 11-June Ann Arbor, MI Goodrich Quality 16
05-June to 11-June Batavia (Chicago), IL Goodrich Randall 15
23-June Washington, DC Bloombars
13-June Mumbai The Hive
14-June Jamshedpur The Celluloid Chapter
16-June Jamshedpur The Celluloid Chapter
20-June Pune The Raju Sutar's Studio
22-June Delhi Naz Foundation
22-June Bengaluru Alternative Law Forum
23-June Bengaluru One Shanti Road
July 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
04-July Pune Sujata Dharap's Art House
10-July Pune FTII Pune
27-July Bhopal ANSH Happiness Society
August 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
06-August Delhi Kunzum Cafe
10-August Pune Aarti Kirloskar's Art Gallery
14-August Delhi Centre For Civil Society
19-August Delhi Anti-Social (Event-1)
19-August Delhi Anti-Social (Event-2)
22-August Bengaluru Kynkyny Art Gallery
28-August Delhi Nirantar
29-August Kolkata Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts
30-August Bengaluru Atta Galatta
September 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
05-September Delhi Wonderwall (Event-1)
05-September Delhi Wonderwall (Event-2)
11-September Bengaluru Azim Premji University
13-September Gurgaon Sandy Bar & Kitchen
19-September Delhi Baoli Tarehd
19-September Mumbai The Jeff Goldberg Studio
24-September Trivandrum Soorya India
October 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
04-October Bengaluru Bflat Bar
05-October Delhi The Attic
16-October Delhi Studio Safdar
17-October Bengaluru Urban Solace
17-October Ahmedabad Conflictorium
17-October Gurgaon Chill Box
22-October Bengaluru The Humming Tree
30-October Bengaluru Yours Truly
30-October Mumbai Studio 62
November 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
5-November Mumbai The Pantry
6-November Delhi Ambedkar University
10-November Kolkata Prantakatha
29-November Pondicherry La Marina
December 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
6-December Delhi Coworking
11-December Mumbai Humaramovie
18-December Bengaluru The Open Film School
18-December Goa Carpe Diem
21-December Guwahati ANP+
22-December Kalimpong - West Bengal Cafe Refuel
26-December Bengaluru Queer Campus
30-December Trivandrum Gramachitra Film Society
January 2016
DATE CITY VENUE
3-January Bengaluru Suchitra Film Society
3-January Kolkata Sappho for Equality
3-January Calicut MBL Media School
17-January Kolkata Eye Art Collection
18-January Auroville MMC Auditorium
20-January Thrissur Kodungallur Film Society
23-January Byndur-Udupi Chitra Samaj Film Society
24-January Coimbatore Cinema Club of Coimbatore
29-January Delhi Miranda House
31-January Trivandrum Film Lovers Cultural Association
February 2016
DATE CITY VENUE
8-February Kottayam Department of Students Union - MG University
10-February Nagpur Sarathi Trust
11-February Delhi Gandhi Peace Foundation
13-February Chhak-Orrisa Fellowship
14-February Dharwad Chitra Film Society
14-February Delhi Kinky Collective
15-February Pondicherry Agora Discussion Forum
16-February Delhi St. Stephens College
20-February Madurai Office Screening
20-February Bengaluru Workbench Projects
21-February Bengaluru IMI Film Club
25-February Calicut Calicut University
27-February Mumbai FortySix & Two Studio
27-February Delhi Residence Screening
March 2016
DATE CITY VENUE
3-March Vishakapatnam Vizag Film Society
6-March Silchar NIT Silchar
9-March Delhi NIFT
10-March Goa The Space
12-March Pondicherry Sahodaran
12-March Hyderabad Dramonan
13-March Uduppi Chitra Samaj
15-March Thrissur Shri Kerala Varma College
21-March Delhi 18+Confession
21-March Bengaluru Christ University
26-March Hyderabad Glitters Film Academy
27-March Mysore Mysore Film Society
29-March Madurai LENS
30-March Trivandrum Gramam Film Society
31-March Trivandrum Centre for Development Studies
April 2016
DATE CITY VENUE
1-April Calicut NIT Calicut
2-April Mohali IISER
3-April Ernakulam Saju Mannathur
3-April Delhi Outsiders Cafe
4-April Bengaluru Strawberry fields-NLSIU
5-April Bengaluru BHIVE
9-April Mumbai LITMUS
12-April Angamaly-Ernakulam Plan B Infotainments
22-April Mumbai The Glitch

WHO IS ON TEAM UNFREEDOM?

Our heartfelt thanks go to the experienced and dedicated cast and crew of UNFREEDOM, 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

 

Atanu Mukherjee

 

Damon Taylor
Jesse Kotansky
Wayne Sharpe

 

Resul Pookutty

 

Deepa Bajaj
Roli Chaturvedi

 

Ruchi Bhimani

 

Aftab Asghar

 

Dhananjay

 

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