Over 200 women in Bundelkhand, India, form the Gulabi Gang to combat gender violence, caste oppression, and corruption in their communities.
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Over 200 women in Bundelkhand, India, form the Gulabi Gang to combat gender violence, caste oppression, and corruption in their communities.
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Synopsis
Sampat Pal Devi leads the Gulabi Gang in Bundelkhand, India, where women don pink saris to challenge gender violence, caste oppression, and corruption. Formed in 2006, the group organizes protests and confronts local authorities to demand justice for the marginalized. The documentary captures their activism and the obstacles they face in a patriarchal society. Through their efforts, the women of the Gulabi Gang strive to empower themselves and others, aiming to instigate social change in their communities.
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Why Watch
- Meet Sampat Pal Devi and her powerful movement
- See the fight against gender violence in rural India
- Find out how women unite against corruption
Did You Know
- Gulabi Gang was released in India on February 21, 2014.
- The film won the Best Film on Social Issues at the 61st National Film Awards.
- Nishtha Jain began working on the film after meeting Sampat Pal in 2009.
- The documentary received a rating of 3.5/5 from Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN.
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Who directed the documentary Gulabi Gang?
Gulabi Gang was directed by Nishtha Jain.
When was Gulabi Gang released in India?
Gulabi Gang was released nationwide in India on 21 February 2014.
What awards did Gulabi Gang win?
Gulabi Gang received the Best Film on Social Issues and the Best Non-Feature Film Editing at the 61st National Film Awards.
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