Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD; region 1; NTSC; Dolby Digital stereo. |
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Internet connection required for access to lesson plan and guidebook. |
Performer |
Traditional Rajasthani music performed by Bhikey Kha Langa & Party ... [et al.]. |
Credits |
Directors, Abi Devan, Sudhi Rajagopal ; writers, J.C. Ortiz, Abi Devan, Sudhi Rajagopal ; music, Sudhi Rajagopal ; traditional Rajasthani music performed by Bhikey Kha Langa & Party ... [et al.]. |
Note |
Originally produced in 2004. |
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Special features: Lesson plan ; guidebook ; photo gallery ; director's commentary; trailer. |
Summary |
Looks at life in the desert communities of Rajasthan in India's Thar Desert. The film centers around the life of Paru, one of the Panihari (women who fetch water) as she struggles against nature and society to attain self-reliance for her family and herself. |
Contents |
Opening -- Madras -- Story of the Paniharu -- Looking for Paru -- Paru -- Gender & tradition -- Choices -- Carrying Paru's story. |
Language |
In Hindi with English subtitles and voicovers. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Thar Desert (India and Pakistan) -- Social conditions.
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Rural women -- India -- Rajasthan -- Social conditions.
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Water-supply -- India -- Rajasthan.
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Drinking water -- India -- Rajasthan.
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Rajasthan (India) -- Social conditions.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Added Author |
Devan, Abi. Director. Screenwriter.
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Rajagopal, Sudhi. Director. Screenwriter. Musician.
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Ortiz, J.C. Screenwriter.
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Five Families Productions.
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Choices, Inc.
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Added Title |
Water women of India |
ISBN |
1933724013 |
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9781933724010 |
Standard No. |
682086702827 |
Music No. |
CH7028DVD Choices Inc. |
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