Screening: The Frontier Gandhi

Join us for a special screening of the documentary film The Frontier Gandhi, directed by acclaimed filmmaker T.C. McLuhan.The Frontier Gandhi tells the inspiring story of Badshah Khan, a remarkable Muslim peacemaker born in what is now Pakistan’s frontier region Kyber-Pakhtunkhwa. In partnership with Mahatma Gandhi, Khan raised a nonviolent army of 100,000 individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, including Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Parsees, Sikhs, and Buddhists. Together, they championed peace, social justice, religious tolerance, and human dignity. As a key figure in the nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule, Khan not only fought for independence but also worked toward the social improvement of the less fortunate. He opened schools and dedicated himself to uplifting the poor.

We are honored to have T.C. McLuhan, the director of the film, join us for a Q&A session after the screening. In light of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and the growing religious-nationalist rhetoric in the region, this documentary holds new significance for those seeking to understand the legacies of colonialism and resistance in the present day.

Please direct inquiries to mtrombetta2@fordham.edu.