kadha

THE STORY OF A PEOPLE

β€œIn those days, going to America was like going to the moon…”

kadha is a full-length documentary being created to tell the poignant tale of Malayalee immigrants who boldly journeyed from Kerala, India to America in the 60s and 70s.

Through determination and sacrifice, these brave women and men came as nurses, students, and entrepreneurs in pursuit of the American dream.

kadha captures the fading voices of these heroes who created a flourishing life for their families, their people, and their posterity. 

[kathā] noun
ΰ΄•ΰ΄₯ in Malayalam

1. story

2. an account of past events in someone's life

kadha

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β€œBut in my day, molay, a girl couldn’t dream like that. But you, my namesake, you can be a doctor, or lawyer, or journalistβ€”anything you imagine. We lit that lamp to light your path.” 

Abraham Verghese,
The Covenant of Water

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View fullsize 🎬✨ The journey begins! We’re thrilled to announce that the recording for *Kadha*, our documentary honoring the untold stories of Malayalee immigrants who arrived in America in the 1960s and 1970s, has officially started! From the struggles to
View fullsize We’ve been busy reviewing all the great stories that have been submitted, conducting pre-interviews, and getting ready to begin filming in two weeks! Stay tuned for more updates!
View fullsize Last call for stories! We’re especially looking for nurses who immigrated to the midwest or south in the 60s or 70s. Use our link in our bio to submit your story by August 25th!
View fullsize πŸŽ‰πŸŽŠπŸΎπŸ™πŸ½ We would like to thank all of you for your generous contributions towards the initial crowdfunding campaign for Kadha. We launched the vision for Kadha in early June. Since then, we have been blown away by the overwhelming response we hav
View fullsize Some responses to questions you’ve been asking! Feel free to comment or DM if you want to learn more. Just 4 days left to donate to this important project. Link to donate in our bio!
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β€œI wonder how many citizens who enjoy today a life of professional glory, six-figure salaries, and worldwide mobility carry in their hearts some tender feelings for their ancestors who gave up so much and gave so much and faded into the dusty pages of history without any recognition.”

Prof. Joseph Cheruvelil
A Passage to America