USA Film Fest - Sita Sings the Blues

Alt-cartoonist Nina Paley’s enchanting and mesmerizing animated tale is one of the must-see films of the year and an absolute raving joy on the big screen. Based on the "epic Indian tale of The Ramayana set to the 1920’s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw" this enchanting, witty film has a lot more going on -- including a lustful king, a monkey army, a chorus line of gurus and a tap-dancing moon, along with voice-over by modern Indians as they try to get the story straight. Oh, and a parallel story of a modern American couple. The Betty Boop-like Sita is brought to life in spoken voice by Reena Shah, who also provides her sexy dance moves. 82 mins. Reena Shah in attendance.

Information provided by the festival