Outcast Heroes

General Information

Author/Creator
Ronteltap, Ferri, director.
Language
Hindi, English.
Subtitles
English, Dutch; Flemish
Published
Netherlands : Fautsch Productions, 2008.
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (45 min.)
Digital ver. identifier
HU_OSA_00003559

Contents/Summary

Summary
Over a million Dalits in ‘superpower India' are caught in a vortex of severe social and economic exploitation. Behind the facade of political and economic power, however, lies an archaic society, the so-called ‘caste system'. The Dalits, formerly called Untouchables, have been struggling with caste discrimination and for their rights for the past 3000 years. They still have to deal with oppression, exclusion and violence. India is currently becoming more and more a political and economic power and Dalits are given the opportunity to fight for a dignified position in modern Indian society. However, in their struggle to exercise their human rights they are still pushed away to the margins of society. This documentary is part of ‘Change the world’, a comprehensive advocacy and awareness-raising documentary project which highlights the power of local leadership in developing countries.

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-ROMOSA Film LibraryFL Record 1897Available--
Digital filmOSA Film LibraryFL Record 1897
(HU_OSA_00003559.mp4)
AvailableAccess Copy, MP4 format