Filmmaker Pratibha Parmar (Warrior Marks and Khush) received the One In Ten Visionary Award in a ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, prior to the screening of her latest film, Nina’s Heavenly Delights at Reel Affirmations 17.

The Visionary Award, given to mid-career artists, is meant to showcase the work of LGBT filmmakers who continue to strive for excellence in cinematic technique while continuing to craft meaningful stories of lgbt lives.

“One in Ten is honored to recognize Pratibha for her longstanding commitment to celebrating the lives of women all over the world,” Margaret Murray, executive director of One In Ten said. “In many instances, Pratibha’s films document the lives of women that many in the global power structure wish would go away — women with a voice, with a vision and with the strength of will to not sit silently while their struggles are ignored.”

Born in Nairobi, Kenya, and raised in London, Pratibha’s work reflects her broad experiences, ranging from her studies at Bradford and Birmingham Universities, to her work in India on rural development projects (including three months in Calcutta with Mother Theresa).  With the publishing collective Sheba Feminist Press, Pratibha gave voice to female writers from Asia and the Caribbean, and published the British edition of The Cancer Journals by Audre Lorde.

Bestowed upon mid-career filmmakers who have navigated the vagaries of both independent filmmaking and the studio system, the One in Ten Visionary Award honors filmmakers not only for their past work but for the promise they hold for the future.

WHAT: Welcome Reception and Award Ceremony for Pratibha Parmar
     Co-hosted by Khush DC and Reel Affirmations
WHEN: FRIDAY, Oct. 12  •  5-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Meat Market Gallery, 1637 17th St. NW
AND I CARE BECAUSE? Talent like Pratibha’s is rare. We owe it to Pratibha and to our community to honor her and her achievements, and to showcase her work for a large audience.