LIVES OF JAWANG

Year of Production: 2007 Duration: 38'

Language: Chepang Country: Nepal

Subtitle: English Genre: Documentary

CREW

Director/ Writer: Ramesh Khadka

Producer: Manju Sharma

Cinemotographer: Raghunath Pandey, Ramesh Khadka

Screenwriter: Ramesh Khadka

Editor: Manju Sharma, om Baral

Synopsis: This documentary is a case study of the Chepangs living in Jawang. Chepangs are one of the endangered indigenous communities of Nepal. They live in the hilly areas of Nepal. They depend on wild fruits and roots. They do not have the opportunities for education and employment. With the passage of time, awareness is growing in them.

Director's Profile: Ramesh Khadka started his career in journalism in 1990. A Masters Degree holder in Mass Media and Journalism, Khadka is also involved in the filmmaking. He has made dozens of documentaries on social and developmental issues. Khadka, a writer of the books like Karnali, is also actively involved in research.