Erased (1999)

Digital Video
Drama
Running Time: 11’

Available from:
Video Out Distribution

This timely drama was written by South Asian writer and artist Sheila James inspired by the story of Reena Virk. The backwards narrative reveals the banal motivations behind the murder of a teenager in a small BC town. The story reveals why and how 16 yearold Manjeet Singh was murdered by her teenage peers. Questions of privilege, peer pressure, and complicity are explored throughout this layered story that examines the roots of racism in contemporary North merican society. This project was a collaboration between the UBC Theatre, Film and Creative Writing programs.

Screenings:
Visibilia-Immaginaria – Bologna, Italy, 2002
Anti-Racist Action Coalition Memorial for Reena Virk – 2002

Broadcast:
PrideVIsion TV, 2001

Institutional Purchases:
Regional Women’s Health District, Public Library, Toronto, 2002

Donated to the Victoria Anti-rcist Action Coalition for educational workshops.