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Deep Dive: Amoli (2018)

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Amoli
Amoli: Priceless is a documentary that addresses the commercial sexual exploitation of children, focusing particularly on young girls. Directed by Jasmine Kaur Roy and Avinash Roy, the film features interviews conducted in Hindi, with narration provided in English by Vidya Balan. The documentary presents a gritty examination of how these girls are coerced into sex work, detailing the impact on their lives and mental health. Released in May 2018, the film runs for 29 minutes and has been dubbed into multiple languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. It received the 66th National Film Award for Best Investigative Film, with the jury citation acknowledging its thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding child exploitation and the courage of the survivors.

Why Watch

  • •Meet survivors of child exploitation in Amoli.
  • •See the impact of commercial sex work on young girls.
  • •Follow the voices of Rajkummar Rao and Kamal Haasan.

Did You Know

•The film was released in May 2018.
•Amoli won the 66th National Film Award for Best Investigative Film.
•The documentary is 29 minutes long.
•Vidya Balan provided the English narration for the film.

Perfect For

Child rights advocatesSocial justice activistsDocumentary enthusiasts