WRITING WITH FIRE

Monday 18 July

10am, 6:30pm

Directors: Sushmit Ghosh, Rintu Thomas

Documentary

India (subtitled)

94 minutes

In a cluttered news landscape dominated by men, emerges India’s only newspaper run by Dalit women. Armed with smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break traditions, be it on the frontlines of India’s biggest issues or within the confines of their homes, redefining what it means to be powerful.

2021 Oscar nomination, and winner of 28 International awards.

The most inspiring journalism movie – maybe eve. – The Washington Post

This is a powerful, thought-provoking, and feel-good documentary that humbles, inspires, and reminds audiences of the importance of journalism. – Sandi Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media

Everyone involved is aware of the hostility they face, and their energy and fortitude is astonishing. – John Doyle, Globe and Mail