I ran across this 2021 documentary at my library last week and checked it out on a whim. And I'm so glad I did! It's a compelling look at an independent newspaper in India run solely by Dalit women. If you're not familiar with India's caste system, the Dalit are on the lowest rung and are considered untouchable by all the other castes. Their lives are not easy. But these women journalists are so brave. Wanting to change their country for the better, they tackle the hard subjects from violence to women, illegal mining and political corruption. It's an eye-opening look at India--heartbreaking at times, yet also inspiring. I can see why this feature documentary was nominated for an Academy Award, and why it won two awards at Sundance Film Festival. I absolutely loved it!
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