Filmmaking in service of social transformation

In this episode of ON CITIES, host Carie Penabad will dive into the fascinating world of documentary filmmaker and educator, Sanjeev Chatterjee. Chatterjee’s thought-provoking, cinematic vision strives to unite viewers in an increasingly divided world through the exploration of themes that impact us all including climate change, health, urbanization, technology and migration. Tune in on Friday, April 14th at 11:00 am EST, 8:00 AM PST to learn how films can serve as an instrument of advocacy, to promote awareness of current global challenges and the ways that we can work together to adapt, innovate and prosper.

Sanjeev Chatterjee is a professor, visual storyteller and an avid mentor to young changemakers in the media and related fields. After earning his M.A. in English literature from Delhi University, Sanjeev embarked on his career as a grassroots filmmaker focused on rural development in India. In 1987, he was awarded a full scholarship to Brooklyn College where he completed his M.F.A. in Radio and Television, specializing in documentary storytelling.