Dalits, in the Indian caste system, belong to the lowest social sphere and are therefore subject to regular discrimination and violation of their basic human rights. Also referred as “untouchables,” this group was vindicated by B. R. Ambedkar, a Dalit who earned doctorate degrees abroad and fought for the emancipation of his people. In 1997 a statue honoring him was desecrated, unleashing the rage of the Dalit community, but instead of getting support by the authorities, ten persons were murdered. This documentary took 14 years to be made and it captures the music and poetry of this people, showing a tradition against superstition and religious bigotry that has strived since the times of Buddha.
Genre: Documentary
Stars:
Crew: Anand Patwardhan (Director), Anand Patwardhan (Screenplay), Anand Patwardhan (Editor), Anand Patwardhan (Producer), Vilas Ghogre (Original Music Composer), Anand Patwardhan (Director of Photography)
Country: India
Language: English, हिन्दी,
Studio:
Runtime: 185 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 09, 2012
IMDb: 3.6
Keywords:bollywood
