A 96-year-old woman begins 1st grade | 'Barefoot Empress' Presented by Dr. Deepak Chopra

A 96-year-old woman in a Kerala village pursues her lifelong dream of getting an education. Having never gone to school, she must start at the beginning...first grade. BAREFOOT EMPRESS Executive Producer: Dr. Deepak Chopra Director: Vikas Khanna Producer: Doug Roland Inspired by director Vikas Khanna’s own grandmother who was not given an opportunity at an education, Khanna has partnered with non-profit Leap to Shine to use the film to raise funds in service of providing high quality education for girls in underserved communities in India. To date, BAREFOOT EMPRESS has helped rehabilitate eleven classrooms in India, with many more on the way. Speaking about the film, Dr. Chopra said, “Barefoot Empress carries a universal message of hope and perseverance that has the power to move viewers, and the momentum to impact the lives of thousands of girls in India.” The film is produced by Academy Award nominated filmmaker Doug Roland.