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Writing with fire

A fearless group of journalists maintain India's only women-led news outlet. All from the Dalit caste, the women of Khabar Lahariya prepare to transition the newspaper from print to digital while fighting for marginalized voices in the world's largest democracy. The film chronicles the astonishing d...

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Other Authors: Ghosh, Sushmit (Film director, Film producer), Thomas, Rintu (Film director, Film producer), Mīrā Devī (Onscreen participant), Devi, Shyamkali (Onscreen participant), Prajapati, Suneeta (Onscreen participant)
Format: Videos DVD
Language:Hindi
English
Published: [Chicago, Illinois] : Music Box Films, [2022]
Subjects:
Khabara lahariyā.
Rural journalism > India > Bundelkhand.
Women in journalism > India > Bundelkhand.
Women in rural development > Press coverage > India > Bundelkhand.
Rural women > Social conditions > Press coverage > India > Bundelkhand.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
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Summary:A fearless group of journalists maintain India's only women-led news outlet. All from the Dalit caste, the women of Khabar Lahariya prepare to transition the newspaper from print to digital while fighting for marginalized voices in the world's largest democracy. The film chronicles the astonishing determination of these reporters as they redefine what it means to be powerful.
Item Description:Originally produced as a documentary film in 2021.
Wide screen.
Bonus features: Firemaking, the story of "Writing with fire" ; Filmmaker Q&A from the DOC NYC Premiere ; theatrical trailer.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, wide screen, Dolby digital 5.1 or 2.0.
Production Credits:Cinematography, Sushmit Ghosh & Karan Thapliyal ; editing, Sushmit Ghosh & Rintu Thomas.

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