
Kum-Kum Bhavnani
Directing
Biography
Kum-Kum Bhavnani is an American university professor, filmmaker, and author.
Known For

Deep in the rain forests of Grenada, anarchist chocolatier Mott Green seeks solutions to the problems of a ravaged global chocolate industry. Solar power, employee shareholding and small-scale antique equipment turn out delicious chocolate in the hamlet of Hermitage, Grenada. Finding hope in an an industry entrenched in enslaved child labor, irresponsible corporate greed, and tasteless, synthetic products, Nothing like Chocolate reveals the compelling story of the relentless Mott Green, founder of the Grenada Chocolate Company.
Nothing Like Chocolate
Home to over 25,000 people, an archipelago for remarkable creatures found nowhere else on the planet, the Galapagos Islands are themselves endangered. We Are Galapagos weaves the intimate stories of a group of resourceful Galapageños who spearhead innovative conservation projects. Tinged with irony and humor, their determination and resilience presents a glimpse into community cultures making deep-rooted change.
We Are Galapagos

Lutah explores the life of Lutah Maria Riggs, an forgotten architect who had a major impact on the development of Southern California.
Lutah - A Passion for Architecture: A Life in Design
Interweaves the intimate and powerful stories of Khady, Oraiza, Bilkusben, Dona Antonia, Gila - living in Senegal, Brazil, India, and Jerusalem. The women abandon female genital mutilation, tap for rubber to protect the rain forest, protect the biodiversity of the planet and oppose military occupations. This film offers a unique view of the complex realities of the women and their passions to create a more just world.