World docs

13 min clip - by Maria Eduarda Andrade, formerly of Goldsmiths College, London

When film maker Maria Eduarda and Ana, a Brazilian who has always lived on the edge, first met, her family didn't know she was in jail in the UK. In 'Just Like Mom' Maria Eduarda takes us to a remote city in the countryside of Brazil for a meeting with Ana's mother (pictured right, with Maria) and two of Ana's daughters. Through the portrayal of three generations of single mothers and their experiences of destitution, the documentary examines the lives of impoverished women in Brazil.

Opening 4 mins - by Purnima Ragunath, Brunel University

The City of Widows uncovers a segment of Indian society that seems to remain unchanged by time. Vrindavan, a small pilgrim city in northern India, is home to more than 16,000 abandoned widows. Deserted by their families or relatives who no longer want them, these women come to Vrindavan and spend the rest of their lives singing bhajans (holy hymns) in praise of Lord Krishna.