Under Construction announces the DVD release of the much awaited film, ‘The Advocate‘ by Deepa Dhanraj.
Director: Deepa Dhanraj
English (subtitled), 126 min, 2007, India
The name of K.G. Kannabiran is synonymous with the founding of the human rights and civil liberties movement in India.
The film as part biography and partly history of the times attempts to document the remarkable contribution of Mr Kannabiran in challenging the Indian State to uphold the rule of law in institutions of governance, justice and political praxis.
As president of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee from 1978 to 1994, he brought its work international recognition. As a founding member of the Concerned Citizens Committee he acted in the capacity of a mediator in the peace talks between the Andhra Pradesh Government and the Maoist Peoples War Group. He was elected national president of the Peoples’ Union for Civil Liberties in 1994, a position he continues to hold.
Other releases in August!
Children of the Pyre
Director: Rajesh S. Jala
English (subtitled), 74 min, 2008, India
A terrible saga of exploitation that celebrates the victory of innocence over the most harrowing realities of life.
Jahaji Music – India in the Caribbean
Director: Surabhi Sharma
English (subtitled), 112 min, 2007, India
An attempt to make meaning of aspects of contemporary culture in Trinidad and Jamaica, even as it is a witness to the nature and possibilities of artistic collaboration.
Matchstick (Machis ko Sinka)
Director: Radhamohini Prasad
English (subtitled), 11 min, 2008, India.
A Kalimpong school boy working in a billiard hall encounters militant and non-violent voices of the Gorkhaland movement.
Director: Naveen Qayuum
English (subtitled), 30 min, 2007, Pakistan
A window into the world of Sarah and Azam. Their faiths are different – one is a Muslim and the other Christian – but what they share is huge!
Director: Vinoo Choliparambil
English (subtitled), 15 min, 2009, India
Vitthal is angry, very angry. Following the death of his grandfather, according to Hindu death rituals, Vitthal’s parents have shaved off his head.
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