'Teardrop Nation' Brings Sri Lanka's Post-Independence History to the Screen
Teardrop Nation, a four-part documentary series examining Sri Lanka's post-independence political and conflict history, was formally launched at Scope Cinemas Multiplex at Colombo City Centre on 8 October, with Bimal Rathnayake attending as Chief Guest. Developed over six years by Project 72, with Sarah Kabir as Project Director, the series brings together historical accounts, expert...
Speaking at the launch, Sarah Kabir, Project Director of Teardrop Nation, said her decade of work on reconciliation had shaped the project. A key ambition of Teardrop Nation is to bring conversations about Sri Lanka's post-independence history to a wider public audience and invite critical reflection on the importance of understanding Sri Lanka's history for the purpose of non-recurrence.
