Reviews
“Her chapter on Women and Islam was an absolutely intriguing and well rounded conversation about the burkha, including views of men and women, Muslims and non-Muslims, and most fascinating, a Muslim female taxi driver who dons the burkha only when she is not working.”
– Women’s Voices Now
“Sood says the festival (Women’s Voices from the Muslim World) has provided filmmakers like her with a unique opportunity to present a different perspective about Muslim women.” – Voice of America
“see just what is possible when a talented video-maker and digital artist – working in the aftermath of an epic act of terrorism — chooses the unique context of a taxi to explore matters of conflict, violence, hope, life, and death.” – Steve Gorelick on Media and Mayhem
Clearly, Sood’s videos are mediums for social critique. Sood is intent on creating social change through her artistry and filmmaking.” – News India Times
“Friend of Breakthrough, Vandana Sood, has a fascinating multimedia project, ‘The Taxi Takes on Terror.’ So, next time you hop in a cab, strike up a conversation. You might just learn something.” – Breakthrough
“A project that goes beyond just academic requirements and is spilling into the Internet and videos.”
-Wojtek Gwjazda of Masala Canada
“On the anniversary of the terror attacks in Mumbai, a New York City graduate student reflects on how the violence in India changed her.”
– Beliefnet
“The Taxi Takes on Terror looks at public opinion on terrorism through a series of interviews shot in Mumbai taxicabs”
- Worldfocus