The Silent Epidemic Documentary has received the Best non -feature film award at the 71st National Film Awards. It is made by Passenger Foundation and Cinema 4 Good.
The Silent epidemic: At the 71st National Film Awards, Passenger Foundation’s co-made documentary The Silent Epidemic has won the award for the best non-feature film promoting social and environmental values. It is one of the most prestigious awards of Indian cinema.
The film, presented by Passenger Foundation and Cinema 4 Good, is directed by Akshat Gupta. It is produced by Sarika Panda Bhatt and Jitendra Mishra. Akash Basu has done creative construction in collaboration with the wheeling Happiness Foundation.
The Silent Epidemic shows the effect of road accidents
“The Silent Epidemic” highlights the destructive, but often unseen effects of road accidents in India. In this, the true story of the life of those people whose life has been changed forever by unsafe roads. These include Paralympic gold medalist Sumit Anthil. Along with this, what has passed on a family after the death of the young son in the hit and run accident has also been told.
Sarika Panda Bhatt said- Roads should be designed for people
Sarika Panda Bhatt, founder and trustee of Passenger Foundation, said, “Road accidents are not just figures. These are stories of upside down lives and broken dreams. This honor strengthens our resolve to continue advocating safe and more inclusive cities. Reminds that every life means that every life means not only the roads.
After receiving the award from President Draupadi Murmu, Jitendra Mishra said, “Cinema has the power to change the approach and change. With The Silent Epidemic, we wanted to tell stories that should be ahead of headlines and figures. Stories that show the immediate need for humanitarian costs and collective action. This award is not only a winning of the film.
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Explain that the mission of the Passenger Foundation is safe and accessible roads for all and changes in urban mobility. Foundation works to reduce road accidents, make cities lustful and improve the quality of urban life.
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