‘I was born under the shadow of a caste system and tradition in which I was considered not a human, but an animal. Humans have a tradition of eating daily – breakfast in the morning,...
Advocate Vetriselvan, associated with the anti-nuclear Koodankulam struggle, talks about Periyar’s thinking on the alienating and stifling effect of caste, religion and nationalism on society and Ambedkar’s idea of democratic urbanization and mechanization
Unlike many Indian filmmakers who resort to the convenient excuse of ‘unavailable suitable actors’ to justify casting ‘upper-caste’ actors in Dalit roles, Ava DuVernay takes a different path, one paved with genuine effort and respect...
The anti-caste films collectively demonstrate the potential of cinema to dismantle harmful stereotypes and reconstruct Dalitbahujan identities. They empower viewers to engage with cinematic representations through a critical 'Bahujan lens’, fostering resistance and asserting self-worth,...
Somnath Waghmare’s unique perspective and innovative storytelling through ordinary-yet-extraordinary Ambedkarite people and their music make the documentary film...