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Sita Sings the Blues

Sita Sings the Blues (2008)

NR 1h 22m 6.2/10 IMDb
AnimationDramaMusicRomanceFantasy

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.

Director: Nina Paley

Cast: Reena Shah, Debargo Sanyal, Annette Hanshaw, Aseem Chhabra, Bhavana Nagulapally

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Religious persecution

Other

Forced marriage Kidnapping / abduction
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