'Roots on the Move'

Roots on the Move is the uplifting story of an event that rises from the ashes of violent political unrest to bring a generation of divided youth together. It's the story of a moving festival that transcends borders.
Creativity unifies tribes and creates positive action for youth in a place forgotten by the world - the North East of India. Northeast India is bordered by Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, China, and Nepal. Geographically, psychologically, and politically annexed, India's 'sixth finger' contains a diverse ethnic mix with a legacy of violent political unrest.
'Roots on the Move' is more than a film. It is an ongoing conversation that travels through music, dance, technology, east, and west, in which youth is free to express itself.

You can become a part of the movement by donating to our campaign at: http://www.indiegogo.com/Roots-on-the-Move

For the first time in the history of the North East of India, an opportunity has arisen as if out of the darkness which allows the youth to be free, be creative and be peaceful… a traveling festival of indigenous and western music called the ‘Roots Festival, on the Move’.
The film: a series of undercover veritably-themed interviews made by Serena Stevenson, under the guise disguised as the music festival documenter. Serena filmed and photographed over 30 days across 4000 miles through militant and army controlled borders.

We have designed a multi-faceted campaign in order to distribute, raise awareness, and start the movement of 'Roots on the Move' - but we can't do it all on our own!
This entire project has been fully self-funded by film-maker Serena Stevenson. After four years of re-edits and despite no funding, the project is still
going strong. The final version of the film is now complete, but the real story is just beginning.
'Roots' continues to grow and influence lives all over the world.
The aim now is to secure funding to support the distribution and construction of a global transmedia campaign surrounding the unrest in North East India.