Two fishermen from Mumbai's Koli community face mounting debt and environmental challenges as they navigate contrasting fishing practices.
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Two fishermen from Mumbai's Koli community face mounting debt and environmental challenges as they navigate contrasting fishing practices.
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Ganesh and Rakesh, two fishermen from Mumbai's Koli community, navigate the challenges of a changing marine environment. Ganesh adopts modern fishing practices and operates a crewed boat, yet struggles with debt. In contrast, Rakesh adheres to traditional methods and lives modestly. Their differing approaches to fishing reflect the broader issues facing communities in 21st century India, as they confront the impacts of corporate interests and climate change on their livelihoods. "Against the Tide" captures their contrasting lives and the tensions that arise from their choices.
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The GuardianSeafaring friends from Mumbai cope with a changing climate and an unforgiving economy in different ways in Sarvnik Kaur’s poetic, beautifully shot documentary.
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Why Watch
- Meet Ganesh and Rakesh, two contrasting fishermen.
- See the impact of corporate greed on local ecosystems.
- Find out about the Koli community's fishing traditions.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Sarvnik Kaur and released in 2023.
- Ganesh owns a crewed fishing boat and lives in a modern apartment.
- The film was selected for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Against the Tide?
Against the Tide was directed by Sarvnik Kaur.
What are the main themes of Against the Tide?
The documentary contrasts the lives of two fishermen from the Koli community in Mumbai, focusing on modern versus traditional fishing practices.
Which film festivals selected Against the Tide in 2023?
Against the Tide was selected for the San Francisco International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Sheffield DocFest, Dharamshala International Film Festival, and the 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival.
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