Women for Justice
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Burkholz, Daniel, director.
- Language
- English.
- Published
- Germany, 2014.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (53 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00005703
Contributors
- Contributor
- Fezer, Sybille, (director.)
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- "Bride Burning," a form of dowry death, is practiced in countries such as Bangladesh, India, Pakistan. It as an act of domestic violence that occurs when a bride's family does not or is not able to pay additional dowry to the spouse. This murderous act accounts for nearly 2,500 deaths in India per year and even more that are labelled as accidental house fires. This films follows the efforts of women who have set up "women courts" to fight against the violence and injustice they are faced with.
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 3953 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3953 (HU_OSA_00005703.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |