CORAL WOMAN

CORAL WOMAN 2019 Directed by Priya Thuvassery

Story of the filmmaker's journey with Uma, a certified scuba diver, exploring the underwater world and the threat to coral reefs of Gulf of Mannar, India. Born in a traditional family in Tamil Nadu, 53 year old Uma, a homemaker, has been trying to bring attention to this alarming environmental issue through her paintings. It is, in fact, these corals that inspired Uma to learn how to swim, dive and paint in her 50s.

Country USA

Production Country India

Language English

Spoken Languages English , Tamil

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Public Service Broadcasting Trust

Release Date 7 February 2019

52 mins