Kashashathi? Potasathi! (For the Sake of Livelihood)
This is the story about the hawkers of Pune who have migrated from their native villages to earn a decent and honorable living in the city. They work hard 24x7 and yet are easy prey to the actions of the police and the Pune Municipal Corporation. This film captures their struggle to lead a human life.
30 mins, Marathi versions, 2008, Direction by Harish Kulkarni
People Centered Advocacy
This documentary draws upon the experience of social activists who have been engaged in advocacy and puts together the perspectives and practices that have evolved out of this experience. The documentary will be useful for developing an understanding of advocacy and simultaneously initiating a discussion of the idea of 'People Centred Advocacy'.
18 mins, English versions, 2008, Film by NCAS
SEZ Prelude to Anarchy…
The long term adverse impact of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Indian economy, politics and rights of the common people is unimaginable. This Film critically examines and exposes the tall claims being made by the Government and private companies about the benefits of SEZs. It also documents the story of the people affected by the SEZ. Several social activists and experts express their views and concerns against SEZ and systematically uncover the logical fallacies of the policy.
36 mins, Marathi and Hindi versions, English (Subtitle), 2006, Direction by Atul Pethe
Road to Shanghai (Via Mumbai)
This film is an outcome of a month long experience of being with the people's movement, ‘Ghar Bachao, Ghar Banao Andolan' and National Alliance of People's Movements. The film tries to document people's struggle for their rights and most importantly, the struggle to survive amidst threats to their lives by the rich and powerful of the city. The film is a story of those who live in the slums of Mumbai.
34 mins, Marathi and Hindi versions, 2005, Direction by Junuka Deshpande
On the Frontier of Survival
This film is on the eviction of Adivasis from the forests of Burhanpur, a new district in south Madhya Pradesh. This film has been made to draw attention of Government officials, policy makers, legislators, social organizations, individuals and mainstream media towards this oppression and gross violation of the rights of the Adivasis.
15 mins, Hindi versions, English (Subtitle), 2005, Direction by Manshi Asher and Junuka Deshpande
Breaking the Silence
The film addresses the Barber’s issue in Orissa, India. The barber community of Orissa still faces the social discrimination, as the lowest caste in the social structure. The film advocates the voices of the people as a community through this film. This is a story of a struggle, suffering and importantly, situated in the context of an age-old tradition being practices in modern India.
20 mins, English versions, 2005, Direction by Gaurang Raul, Orissa
Drought of Planning
Drought of planning has been made with the aim of projecting the plight of people suffereing from drought in Maharashtra and the government relief interventions, like the Employment Guarantee Scheme and Fodder Camps. The film was made as a campaign aid to generate awareness and to initiate policy level efforts for drought mitigation.
42 mins, Marathi versions,Subtitle Enlgish, 2003, Direction by Pankajkumar Bedi and Sampat Kale
Employment Guarantee Scheme
This film is an attempt to advocate for the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. It aims to strengthen the movement for the Implementation of NREGA and the Right to Work by giving insights into Maharashtra’s effective implementation of the Employment Guarantee Scheme.
15 mins, Hindi and English versions, 2005, Direction by Gauri Patwardhan, Supported by NCAS
Dhakhal
A film on forest rights movements in India - towards establishing Community forest governance.
61 mins, Hindi and English versions, 2005, Direction by Deepak Roy, Supported by NCAS
Aapni Dharti Ke Liye
A film on Eastern Rajasthan Tribal Land Right Struggles.
29 mins, Hindi versions, 2007, Film by ASTHA, Supported by NCAS
Janadesh 2007
A film on Padayatra movement of Ekta Parishad for the Land Rights Struggle.
18 mins, Hindi versions, 2008, Film by Ekta Parishad, Supported by NCAS
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