International Film Series: English Vinglish
- Date:
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Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Time:
- 2 - 5 p.m.
- Location:
Taubman Museum of Art
English Vinglish tells the heartwarming story of Shashi, an Indian housewife and laddoo (sweet) maker. The film premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received a 5-minute standing ovation.
Taubman Museum of Art
Teresa Gereaux, gereaux@roanoke.edu false MM/DD/YYYYThe International Film Series, co-presented by Hollins University, brings together global films to explore different stories across a common theme. This year’s theme is education. Films are free, open to the public, and subtitled in English. After the film, we will have a panel-led discussion.
About English Vinglish
English Vinglish tells the heartwarming story of Shashi, a modest Indian housewife and laddoo (sweet) maker, who faces constant belittlement from her family due to her poor English, making her feel insecure; however, a trip to New York for her niece's wedding leads her to secretly enroll in an English language class, transforming her into a self-assured woman who earns respect and discovers her own worth, all while dealing with family dynamics and finding her voice.
The film premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received a 5-minute standing ovation. Gauri Shinde won all of the Best Debut Director awards of that year.
2012, Gauri Shinde, Not Rated, 134 min