“…Verzio FF Submission 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'. …”

“…Verzio FF Submission The film documents the everyday lives of two families living in India: one Chinese and the other Tibetan, who both seem to agree that economic well-being and peaceful co-existence are more important than political or religious differences.…”

“…The film studies and documents the situation months after the elections to find shocking faultlines – voluntary ghettoisation, segregation in schools, formal calls for economic boycott of Muslims and continuing acts of violence.…”

“…Following three hijras, Asha, Rambha and Laxmi, Khemka enters the vibrant yet struggling hijra communities, openly discussing intimate details of their lives such as their matriarchal surrogate families, castration ceremonies, thoughts about sexuality and relationships and the challenges of overcoming economic dependence on begging and prostitution. Uniquely engaging because of Khemka's ability to initiate personal dialogue about femininity, sexuality and persistent cultural stereotypes about gender, this artful film provides fascinating insights into a social group that is a growing leader in the fight for gender and sexuality rights in India.…”

“…With non-violent protests and a determination to drown rather than to leave their homes and land, the people of the Narmada valley became symbols of a global struggle against irresponsible economic developments.…”

“…The film studies and documents the situation months after the elections to find shocking faultlines – voluntary ghettoisation, segregation in schools, formal calls for economic boycott of Moslems and continuing acts of violence.…”