On the occasion of Civil Rights Day, the Department of English, in collaboration with the Lit Wit Literary Society, organised a movie screening on 19 January at 11:30 a.m. in Carmel Hall. The film screened was Selma, directed by Ava DuVernay. It is a powerful historical drama that chronicles the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting the struggle against racial discrimination and the fight for equality and justice. The screening was organised by Dr. Nikhila Narayanan, who also delivered the welcome address; setting the tone for the event by emphasising the relevance of civil rights discourse in contemporary times. The audience comprised students of M.A. English Semester IV and B.A. English Semester VI. Before the screening, Shreya Ghosal (B.A. Semester VI) presented her views on the Civil Rights Movement, providing historical context and underscoring its global significance. After the screening, an insightful analysis of the film was presented by Shruti Singh (M.A. Semester IV); who examined the film’s themes, narrative structure, direction, and political impact. This was followed by an address by the Head of the Department of English, Dr. Sahar Rahman— who shared her critical perspectives on the film and its relevance to literary studies and social consciousness. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Prathibha of B.A. Semester VI.
