Filling the Blanks is a 45 minute documentary unfurling in three chapters showcasing the lives of different women – Chitralekha, Elizabeth, Jamila, Teresa, Lissy and others, who are trying to live differently. Certain schemes of the government, for example the PMRY, and some non-governmental initiatives, have encouraged women to take that different step in their life, but living differently isn't easy.
Women living together with their children and no male live-in support are also considered a threat to the moral psyche/fabric of society. The travails of one such family is also brought forth in Filling the Blanks.
A microcosm of these daring and different means of livelihood fraught with humiliation, contempt, and survival strategies are the major thrusts of Filling the Blanks.
The camera and direction of the documentary is by Sreemith, a young video activist and film maker; having taught courses in Film making for the past five years, he is also one of the founder members of Pedestrian Pictures, Trivandrum.
