Award-winning Feature Film Stars Large Cast Children
and
Adults with Disabilities
The Movie, “One Little Finger” premieres at the Laemmle Monica Film
Center on August 16, at 7 PM. The event starts at 5:30 PM with a Red Carpet Opening. After the screening there will be a Question & Answer
segment, and a party. The Laemmle Monica Film Center is at 1332 2nd Street,
in Santa Monica, CA 90401. The phone number of the Film Center is (310) 394-9744, Keep checking the LA Monica Film Center website at https://www.laemmle.com/film/one-little-finger for ticket
announcements; tickets will go on sale no later than August 13.
Raina, an American neurologist, uproots her life
to research music therapy in India, and finds herself teaching children and
adults with disabilities. By bringing them together through music and inspiring
them to challenge themselves through their
abilities, their lives are transformed.
Den and Angel, though they are disabled, want to
contribute towards the betterment of society by overcoming their physical
challenges. As they come of age, they must learn to cope with abuse and
bullying. Their lives intersect with Raina, who is struggling to
further her research.
Raina’s philosophy and life changes while she is
in India, where she is touched by the beauty of the culture and the stories of
children with disabilities. Through her experience, she understands that
balance of mind, body, and soul are vital in realizing the true
value of life. Disability is a perception; ability is what we believe.
The movie stars Tamela D’Amico as Raina, Siedah Garrett as
Dr. Claudia, and a cast of 80 plus disabled actors of all ages. Abhinaya
portrays Angel, a hearing-impaired girl. Sayombdeb Mukherjee plays Den, who has
cerebral palsy.
The soundtrack includes contributions from Ms. Garrett,
Quincy Jones, Julian Lennon, AGT finalist Kechi Okwuchi, Indian classical
guitar player Viswa Mohan Bhatt.
Written and Directed by Dr. Rupam Sarmah, a multi-talented singer-songwriter,
filmmaker, social entrepreneur, and computer scientist. He has produced and
directed award-winning movies, charted #1 in billboard and a holder of Guinness
World Records®. Kevin Mackie, a Grammy® Winner and an Ambassador for the UNESCO
Center for Peace, USFUCA, is the Executive Producer for the film.
Says Dr. Sarmah, “’One
Little Finger’ is not just a film, a movement, to break the barriers of the
stigma of the word disability. All it takes is a change in perspective, a
change in our mindset! Disability is only what we perceive, Ability is
everything of what we believe!”
“One Little Finger” has received worldwide
recognition, 3 Telly Awards, and is blessed with over 27 laurels including Best
Feature, Best Inspirational Film, Best Music, Best Director, Best Song, Best Public
Awareness Film in various festivals in Cannes, Italy, Spain, London, USA and
India. The One Little Finger Foundation is taking ongoing initiatives to
support United Nation’s sustainable goals promoting Inclusion, Education and
Innovation. See below for more details.
