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!
Deve essere certamente un documentario molto istruttivo, hai fatto bene a prenderlo e soprattutto a farcelo conoscere
ReplyDeleteIt's very informative, and very moving, too.
DeleteI must look for this. My Latin tutor is half Indian, half English and says she is treated worse than the lowest castes by her Indian relatives in India. I was really shocked to hear that.
ReplyDeleteThat's terrible! And so sad.
DeleteI tend to forget that the caste system still affects Indian society, even as racial prejudice often affects American society.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad in both instances!
DeleteThis sounds like a must-watch documentary! Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one!
DeleteWow! This sounds awesome! I need to see it. So glad you shared about it :)
ReplyDeleteHope you get a chance to check it out.
DeleteIt sounds like an eye-opening documentary! It's nice that they spotlight so many important issues!
ReplyDeleteThey're very brave women!
DeleteSounds like the kind of documentary I'd like to watch.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could find other documentaries like this one! They're my favorite kind to watch.
DeleteThat does sound good.
ReplyDeleteAnd so eye-opening!
DeleteThis sounds like an amazing documentary. Thanks for sharing it, Lark.
ReplyDeleteIt's just SO good! I had to tell people about it. :D
DeleteThx for the heads up on this doc. I hadn't known about it -- so I will keep my eyes peeled for it.
ReplyDeleteHope you get a chance to check it out.
DeleteThis sounds fascinating! I will have to see if I can watch it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get the chance! It's so good.
DeleteI’ve never heard of this. Thank you.
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It's so good! If you ever get the chance, watch it. I think you'd really like it.
DeleteThis sounds incredible!
ReplyDeleteIt is! I was so impressed by these women and their fearlessness in a world that doesn't seem to value them very much.
DeleteThank god we’ve all but got rid of the caste system. Pockets here and there but only spoken of in terms of marriages maybe and that too seldom now. Nothing on this scale.
ReplyDeleteThat's good! It's a horribly tragic system.
DeleteLast year I read an autobiography by a Dalit woman, Coming Out as Dalit, by Yashica Dutt. It was so moving and I learned so much from it. I'm happy that our library system has this film, thank you for highlighting it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful documentary! And my library has Coming Out as Dalit, which is another book going on my hold list. Thanks for the heads up about it! :D
DeleteThis sounds absolutely terrific.
ReplyDeleteI loved it.
DeleteThis sounds interesting, I love a good documentary.
ReplyDeleteMe, too. And this is one of the better ones that I've seen.
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