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‘This Tree Won’t Fall’ is a compelling short documentary that honors the indomitable spirit of Sudesha Devi, an 83-year-old Indian tree hugger & Climate Activist. This film captures her unwavering dedication to the iconic Chipko Andolan (Tree Hugging Movement) in the Himalayan mountains of India, where she defied conventions to safeguard trees from industrial destruction. It showcases the profound environmental wisdom of women and the catalyst they provide for grassroots activism.

Deepak Ramola, an award winning wisdom historian, filmmaker and educator, from Uttarakhand, India. His journey began with screenwriting for digital and television productions before making his mark in Hindi cinema. Deepak is a Lecturer and Life Design Fellow at Stanford University and co-teaches the "Meaning of Life" course at MIT. A graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Deepak is a TED Talks speaker and UN Action Plan Executor. He served as the Kindness Ambassador for the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development. His innovative educational methodology has been recognized among the world's top 100 innovations and has been embraced across five continents. Beyond filmmaking and education, Deepak is a celebrated Hindi lyricist, with renowned artists like Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, and Rekha Bhardwaj lending their voices to his songs. His debut collection of Hindi poetry, 'Itna Toh Main Samajh Gaya Hoon,' received the esteemed Young Writer Award in 2020. Continuing his literary success, his latest book, '50 Toughest Questions of Life,' garnered such acclaim that it went into a reprint just two weeks after its release. With an illustrious career in multiple creative spheres, Deepak Ramola continues to inspire as a new age storyteller, leaving a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.