Category: audio

  • Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love and a Subversion of Expectations

    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.…

  • Inside the world of a casting director: Stella Tompkins profile

    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.…

  • Sounds of Separation

    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…