The Expendable People (2016)
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.
Director: Tapan Bose
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 2016
Cast
- Christopher von Fürer-Haimendorf - Self
- Nankuram - Self
- Rajim Ketwas - Self
- Narendra Modi - Self
- Sudha Bharadwaj - Self
- Rajkumar Soni - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Meghnath
Production: Cinemaart
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Expendable People stars Christopher von Fürer-Haimendorf, Nankuram, Rajim Ketwas, Narendra Modi, Sudha Bharadwaj, Rajkumar Soni.
- How long is The Expendable People?
- The Expendable People has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Expendable People?
- The Expendable People is a Documentary film.