Movements and
Moments, a non-fiction graphic novel, is a collection of 10 stories. Each story
covers true facts, and important unrecorded historic moments.
Apart from the stories we read in our history books,
there are several incidents we don’t know about, which are equally important to
be remembered. Indigenous communities were the first to understand the
importance of preserving and respecting mother nature.
They were the first to
identify the manipulation and exploitation of natural resources by the
corporates. Vast industrialization like hydroelectric projects affect nature
and the people living around the area. The original landowners who have stayed
in a certain place for generations are forced to move out, leave their land,
homes and agricultural land and move to other towns and cities. This is an
emotional and physical turmoil. It was the indigenous women who fought for the
rivers, mountains. They were first to create trade unions for domestic workers,
where they demanded good pay and respect for all irrespective of the nature of
their jobs. The stories talk about success and at times failure, but there was
never a give up. With each failure they learned to be stronger for the next
fight.
This graphic novel is published by Zubaan. Zubaan is an independent publisher known for encouraging authors from minority communities
to bring out their stories.
Movements and Moments as the title implies has stories
from the global south, from Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, India, Vietnam, Thailand,
Bolivia, Chile, Philippines, Nepal. This graphic novel brought together several
artists and storytellers to bring out a colorful memory for the reader.
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