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Tula Goenka is a filmmaker, author, human rights activist and professor.
Tula Goenka | |
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| Born | India |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, aAuthor, Human Rights Activist and Professor |
| Notable work | Dancing On Mother Earth, El Charango, Likhiya: Writing Stories with Mithila Art |
She is involved in teaching multimedia storytelling, film production, and Indian cinema. Her early career in filmmaking included roles as an editor, working with directors such as Mira Nair, Spike Lee, and James Ivory. She has since moved into producing and editing documentaries. Her portfolio includes the PBS film "Dancing On Mother Earth," which profiles singer/songwriter Joanne Shenandoah; "El Charango," a documentary about the Bolivian musical instrument; and "Likhiya: Writing Stories With Mithila Art," a series of short films focusing on artists from Madhubani, Bihar in India.[1]
Early life edit
Goenka was born and raised in India. Her early life was characterized by a deep engagement with her cultural roots, an involvement that she continues in her current activities within the South Asian community in America. In her professional career, she held the position of co-director at the South Asia Center, a federally funded program under the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she has associations with the Women's and Gender Studies and South Asian Studies departments at Syracuse University.[1]
Goenka authored the book “Not Just Bollywood: Indian Directors Speak.” In 2008, she initiated the SUBollywood program through Syracuse University Abroad, facilitating the participation of over 50 Newhouse students in a month-long immersion in Mumbai. She also played a key role in co-creating the annual SU Rising event, a candlelight vigil at Syracuse University aimed at combating sexual assault. Her involvement extended to serving on the Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence. Additionally, Goenka is a founding figure and co-director of the Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival and Digital Witness Symposium.[1]
Career Experience edit
Goenka co-founded Sakhi for South Asian Women, an organization based in New York City dedicated to ending violence against women. She also contributed her expertise as a member of the board of directors for Breakthrough, an international human rights organization, for a period of 11 years.[2]
In recognition of her contributions, Goenka was honored with the Chancellor's Award of Excellence for Engaging the World in 2009, and subsequently received the Chancellor's Awards for Public Engagement and Scholarship in 2014. This was in part due to her commitment to social justice work. Additionally, from 2016 to 2019, she held the position of Newhouse Endowed Chair of Public Communications.[3]
Filmography edit
Editor edit
- Likhiya: Writing Stories with Mithila Art (2014)
- El Charango (2006)
- Dancing on Mother Earth (2002)
- Intimate Portrait (2001)
- Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale (2000)
- Trial Story: GA v. Sandlin (1998)
- Miss Monday (1998)
- Crime Stories (1998)
- Almost Famous (1996)
- Kisses on a Train (1994)
- Oreos with Attitude (1991)
- Lonely in America (1990)
Producer edit
- Thom & Gerry (2015)
- G. Khan (2015)
- Alvie (2014)
- The Grimm Tale (2014)
- Likhiya: Writing Stories with Mithila Art (2014)
- Shave (2013)
- Last Stop (2012)
- Living in Spring (2011)
- Never Have I Ever (2011)
- Elementary Ed (2007)
- El Charango (2006)
- Beaten (2005)
- Dancing on Mother Earth (2002)
Editorial Department edit
- War Zone (1998)
- Surviving Picasso (1996)
- Surviving the Game (1994)
- Malcolm X (1992)
- Mississippi Masala (1991)
- Do the Right Thing (1989)
- Salaam Bombay! (1988)
References edit
- ^ a b c "Tula Goenka". Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ "Tula Goenka LinkedIn profile". LinkedIn.
- ^ "Tula Goenka | Editor, Producer, Editorial Department". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-12-14.