The Forgotten Woman (2008)
Inspired by the 2006 Academy Award® nominee for Best Foreign Language film, "Water," this documentary tells the story of some of the 20 million Indian widows who are abandoned by their families and literally turned out into the streets when their husbands died. "Water" was a fictional recounting of this terrible tradition, set in 1938. "The Forgotten Woman" is true, and happening today.
Director: Dilip Mehta
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Screenplay
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Forgotten Woman about?
- Inspired by the 2006 Academy Award® nominee for Best Foreign Language film, "Water," this documentary tells the story of some of the 20 million Indian widows who are abandoned by their families and literally turned out into the streets when their husbands died. "Water" was a fictional recounting of this terrible tradition, set in 1938. "The Forgotten Woman" is true, and happening today.
- Who directed The Forgotten Woman?
- The Forgotten Woman was directed by Dilip Mehta.
- How long is The Forgotten Woman?
- The Forgotten Woman has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Forgotten Woman?
- The Forgotten Woman is a Documentary film.