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by JM Productions
Kadha means story.
And that's what Kadha is all about. It's the untold story of women and men who immigrated from Kerala, India to the US in the 1960s and 70s. Young, sari-clad nurses came in droves, answering the call of America's nursing shortage. They came with nothing. They knew no one. But in time, they established themselves and pioneered a path for their people and their posterity. Their story has never been told.
Until now.
With your support, the legacy of Malayalee immigrants who sacrificially and courageously blazed a trail for generations to come will not be lost, but honored and celebrated.
Kadha aims to do for Kerala immigrants what New York Times Bestseller and Oprah Book Club's The Covenant of Water by Dr. Abraham Verghese has done for Kerala; that is, bring attention and acclaim to this incredible place and its incredible people. With your help, the world will get to hear our Kadha.
Learn more at our Kadha website.
Help Us Complete Phase 2 & 3
With the help of Emmy nominated Director, Raelyn Munneke, we completed Phase 1 with the creation of the Kadha trailer. It's a sample of the larger project, and the feedback we've received has convinced of one thing: Keep going!
We are currently in the production stage of the documentary, which includes filming interviews, continued research, scripting for the edit from the stories captured, and marketing to grow our audience and keep them informed. Our immediate goal is to secure funding to complete filming and move to post-production. We then plan to present the documentary at film festivals and screenings nationwide, while also talking with distribution partners to reach more audiences. American history has extensively documented the contributions and experiences of numerous immigrant communities. Our aim is to bring the unique, inspiring narrative of the Malayalee community to light and acknowledge the tremendous contributions they have made as citizens to American society.
With your support, the legacy of Malayalee immigrants who sacrificially and courageously blazed a trail for generations to come will not be lost, but honored and celebrated.
Kadha aims to do for Kerala immigrants what New York Times Bestseller and Oprah Book Club's The Covenant of Water by Dr. Abraham Verghese has done for Kerala; that is, bring attention and acclaim to this incredible place and its incredible people. With your help, the world will get to hear our Kadha.
Shainu Thomas: Executive Producer
"If we don't tell their story, future generations will never know the sacrifices that were made on their behalf. I owe it to these precious pioneers to honor their legacy."
Shainu is passionate about making the story of her parent’s generation known, lest their sacrifices and impact fade away without recognition. Her vision for capturing these stories and desire to share them has been the driving factor behind this project.
Raelyn Munneke: Director
"Stories inspire culture. People inspire stories. Film is a story’s instrument."
As a documentarian for 18 years, Raelyn has captured stories for ESPN, Walmart, earned a regional Emmy nomination, and traveled the world. Raelyn is fascinated by stories and when someone begins to believe their story matters, that's the magic she chases through film.
3 Ways You Can Help
Donate: Make a contribution and grab some of our amazing perks as you do!
Collaborate: Know someone whose story should be a part of Kadha? Let's Connect!
Communicate: Help us get the word out. Share this campaign today!
Fundraising Goal
Filming and Post-Production: $220,000
Includes multiple locations from coast to coast to represent stories that connect the broad Malayalee community that came to the United States.
Includes high quality editing with sound design, historical media, and more to create a cohesive representation of the Malayalam experience.
Distribution: $15,000
Includes marketing and film preparations for multiple platforms
Please Support Kadha with a Tax-Deductible Donation!
Kadha is fiscally sponsored by From the Heart Productions, Inc., a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that has supported independent filmmakers for over 30 years.
Your donations are tax-deductible.
www.fromtheheartproductions.com
Thank You!
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous contribution to our documentary film project. Your support means the world to us and will undoubtedly make a significant impact on bringing our vision to life.
By supporting Kadha, you're not only helping us document these vital stories but also honoring the resilience, courage, and sacrifice of those who paved the way for generations to come.
Please know that your support is not just a financial contribution; it's a vote of confidence that fuels our passion and determination to make this project a reality.
Once again, thank you so much for your support. We are honored to have you as a part of our journey and look forward to sharing the progress and eventual completion of Kadha with you.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Team Kadha
Learn More
Info@ourkadha.com
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BelieversWow! We’re floored by your commitment to our Kadha! And we truly mean “our!” We are in this together! To honor you, your name will be proudly featured as a Co-Producer on social media, the film's poster, and credits. Plus, our team will professionally film your story (or a loved one’s) — creating a personalized 10-minute mini-documentary to treasure for generations.