Special thanks to Slice of Pie Productions for organizing this theatrical screening.
To book your private screening of the film, contact us.
Special thanks to Slice of Pie Productions for organizing this theatrical screening.
To book your private screening of the film, contact us.
Special thanks to Slice of Pie Productions for organizing this theatrical screening.
To book your private screening of the film, contact us.
Feb 1, 2024 at 7:30PM
Royal 11523 Santa Monica Blvd
Feb 2nd-7th, 2024 at 5:15 each night
Glendale 207 N. Maryland Ave.
Q&A: Saturday, Feb 3rd after the 5:15PM showing at Laemmle Glendale – Dr. Rosi Shrestha Greene of The Great Nepali Diaspora, will be moderating with Director, Nancy Svendsen
Q&A: Sunday, Feb 4th after the 5:15 showing at Laemmle Glendale – Purushottam Dhakal Author and Journalist will moderate with Director, Nancy Svensdsen
Special thanks to Slice of Pie Productions for organizing this theatrical screening.
To book your private screening of the film, contact us.
Special Guests on Thursday, Feb 1st at Royal
and on Sat, Feb 3rd and Sun Feb 4th at Glendale
The Special Guests for Q&A are the following:
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Christy McGill, Producer
Christy McGill is a versatile film professional, serving as a producer, writer, story consultant, and distribution advisor. Along with “PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest,” she also produced the award-winning “Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly,” (First Run Features; Journeyman Pictures) chronicling the dissident artist Ai Weiwei’s monumental installation on Alcatraz honoring prisoners of conscience worldwide. She produced the multi-award-winning documentary feature “Serenade for Haiti” (director, Owsley Brown, 2016), and is working on the distribution for Samantha Campbell’s “The Secret Song” which has been picked up by PBS for North American broadcast in 2024. Documentaries Christy has been involved with are recognized with Peabody awards, Emmy nominations, and have been featured on PBS, HBO, and NETFLIX.
Cheryl Strauss, Photographer
Cheryl Klauss is an ardent admirer of mountains, oceans, wildlife, and nature. Having retired from a distinguished career as a magazine photographer and professor of photography at Semester at Sea, Cheryl’s commitment to the craft remains unwavering, capturing compelling images daily. As a seasoned globetrotter and activist, she is deeply committed to various causes, particularly advocating for women in science and exploration. Over the past twenty-five years, she has cultivated meaningful connections with the Sherpa community establishing enduring relationships, including with Dawa Sherpa, and as a supporter of the film since its inception.
Prem Phyak, Associate Professor
Prem Phyak, Associate Professor in International and Comparative Education at Teachers College, the Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology at Columbia University, explores the intersection of language, society, and education. His research delves into language education policy, multilingual education, translanguaging, and critical applied linguistics. Focusing on social justice and equity, he examines the impact of global ideologies on local educational policies, particularly in Indigenous and language-minoritized communities. Using participatory and ethnographic approaches, Phyak collaborates with communities to create transformative education policies recognizing diverse languages and cultures. As an Indigenous Yaakthung, teacher educator, and critical applied linguist, he advocates for equitable educational practices through research, mentoring, and consultancy services.
Special thanks to Slice of Pie Productions for organizing this theatrical screening.
To book your private screening of the film, contact us.
