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