6 Yards to Democracy
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Jain, Nishtha, director.
- Language
- Hindi.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- India : Raintree Films, 2006.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (55 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00002911
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- 6 Yards to Democracy revisits a gruesome incident that took place during an election rally in north India. Thousands of women from poor localities of Lucknow city, lured by the promise of free saris, had been waiting for hours in the harsh sun for the cheap six-yard cloths. A stampede occurred: 22 died and hundreds were injured. This seemingly stray happening uncovers the sordid side of Indian democracy, and connects in significant ways with the daily humiliations forced upon these women and their families. As boomtown dynamics keep pushing them further into the margins, we observe the women's struggles to keep their homes, hopes and dignity intact while petitioning an apathetic state for their dues.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1253 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1253 (HU_OSA_00002911.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |