The Expendable People
Synopsis
Using rare archival footage and interviews with the legendary anthropologist, Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf, and adivasi activists from the 80s and 90s, some of whom were killed by Indian security forces for their opposition to "commercial forestry projects", the film explores the continuing struggle of the adivasis. It also focused on a moment of hope when the government brought in the Forest Rights Act (2006) to right "historic wrongs" only to betray that promise, so as to protect predatory developers against these expendable peoples.
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The Expendable people - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-17
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- Director
- Tapan Bose
- Screenplay & Story
- Tapan Bose
- Original Title
- The Expendable People
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Cinemaart
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Tapan Bose
Tapan Bose
Meghnath
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Tapan Bose
Writer
Tapan Bose
Director
Meghnath
Editor
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Restricted to Adults (18+).
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What is The Expendable People about?
Using rare archival footage and interviews with the legendary anthropologist, Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf, and adivasi activists from the 80s and 90s, some of whom were killed by Indian security forces for their opposition to "commercial forestry projects", the film explores the continuing struggle of the adivasis. It also focused on a moment of hope when the government brought in the Forest Rights Act (2006) to right "historic wrongs" only to betray that promise, so as to protect predatory developers against these expendable peoples.
Who directed The Expendable People?
The Expendable People was directed by Tapan Bose.
Who stars in The Expendable People?
The principal cast of The Expendable People includes Christopher von Fürer-Haimendorf, Nankuram, Rajim Ketwas, Narendra Modi, Sudha Bharadwaj.
When was The Expendable People released and how long is it?
The Expendable People was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Expendable People?
The Expendable People holds official age classifications: IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).).