Category: audio
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60 Years of the Hare Krishnas in NYC: Their Past, Present, and Future
The Hare Krishnas are approaching 60 years since their founding in New York City. To many New Yorkers, they’re a visible but rarely understood group. This piece explores the origins of Krishna Consciousness in New York, the misconceptions surrounding the movement, and why people are still joining decades later. I made this piece for my…
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Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love and a Subversion of Expectations
As New York City’s first Muslim mayor faces backlash rooted in fear and misinformation, this audio story looks beyond politics. It revisits Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love, a 1996 film directed by his mother, Mira Nair. The film subverts stereotypes of South Asian women as sexually passive or repressed, challenging those ideas through its characters.…
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Inside the world of a casting director: Stella Tompkins profile
Casting directors play a crucial role in shaping the films audiences love, yet their work often happens behind the scenes. In this short audio profile, New York City casting director Stella Tompkins offers a glimpse into how she came to her position and the role she plays in helping actors land on the big screen.…
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Sounds of Separation
I submitted this audio piece as an ungraded assignment for my audio documentary class. When I played it for my classmates, a lot of people loved it so I thought why not upload it here as well. Here’s the transcript! *START* Today sadly marks one week since I’ve been back from India. I spent two…