Plot Summary

Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.

Movie Details

Original Title
Sita Sings the Blues
Status
released
Original Language
en
Budget
$290K

Where to watch free (US)

Kanopy
Darkroom
Public Domain Movies

Production Companies

Nina Paley