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Jai Bhim Comrade (2012)
Directed by Anand Patwardhan
Documentary · 3h 05m
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.
Crew
- Director
- Anand Patwardhan
- Screenplay
- Anand Patwardhan
- Director of Photography
- Anand Patwardhan, Simantini Dhuru
- Original Music Composer
- Vilas Ghogre
- Editor
- Anand Patwardhan
- Producer
- Anand Patwardhan
Details
- Original title
- जय भीम कॉम्रेड
- Release date
- 2012-01-09
- Runtime
- 3h 05m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- HI
- Spoken languages
- English, Hindi, Marathi
- Countries
- India