The MisEducation of Bindu

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The MisEducation of Bindu
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Film poster
Directed byPrarthana Mohan
Screenplay by
  • Prarthana Mohan
  • Kay Tuxford
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDani Sanchez-Lopez
Music byAaron Gilhuis
Production
companies
  • Pigasus Pictures
  • RooLALA Productions
Distributed by MarVista Entertainment
Release date
  • October 12, 2021 (2021-10-12)(Fuse+)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The MisEducation of Bindu is a 2019 American independent comedy film directed by Prarthana Mohan and starring David Arquette, Megan Suri and Priyanka Bose. [1] Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass served as executive producers. [2]

Contents

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in Broad Ripple High School. [3] [4]

Release

The film screened in the narrative competition at the San Diego International Film Festival. [5]

Accolades

The film won the Indiana Spotlight Award at the 2019 Heartland International Film Festival. [6]

Prarthana Mohan won the Chris Brinker Award given to first time directors at the San Diego International Film Festival. [7]

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References

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