Sunday, April 26th, 2009, 7:00 PM

YES MADAM, SIR (DOCUMENTARY)

Australia-India /2008/95min/HD LA Premiere

ArcLight Hollywood

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Director:Megan Doneman

Producer:Megan Doneman, Laraine Doneman

Cinematographer:Megan Doneman

Editor:Megan Doneman

Music Composer:Nathan Larson

Cast:Kiran Bedi, Narrator: Helen Mirren

Kiran Bedi, the first woman to join the Indian Police Service, is a controversial and inspiring figure in recent Indian history. A former professional athlete with interests in social issues, Bedi’s career has been marked by moments of physical courage, institutional innovation, and patriarchal prejudices. Given assignments by the male dominated leadership of the police service meant to marginalize and embarrass her, Bedi succeeded where others failed through her commitment to duty and social justice. From fighting back Sikh extremists, modernizing the notorious Tihar Jail, and reforming the corrupt Police Training Academy, Bedi’s work has been celebrated around the world and vilified by those threatened by a woman’s success in a male dominated field.

Director Megan Doneman lived with Bedi on and off for almost a decade, gaining unparalleled access to her subject. Powerfully narrated by Helen Mirren, Doneman’s film - the first documentary to receive Gala presentation at IFFLA - introduces audiences to Bedi’s extraordinary, ground-breaking life and work.

Hindi & English (English subtitles)

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Website: www.yesmadamsir.com