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Deep Dive: Insides and Outsides (2023)

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Insides and Outsides
Insides and Outsides is a documentary film that captures events from late 2019 to 2022, focusing on the CAA/NRC protests and the impact of the pandemic on personal lives. The film presents a timeline where the peak of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens in India coincides with a global health crisis, illustrating the complexities of identity and belonging during turbulent times. The narrative contrasts external societal violence with the internal struggles of Arbab's family as they navigate their identity as Muslims in India. Through personal stories and broader societal observations, the film examines how changing political climates affect individual lives and relationships, particularly within the Muslim community.

Why Watch

  • •See how the CAA/NRC protests shaped personal lives.
  • •Meet Arbab's family and their story of identity.
  • •Find out about the impact of the pandemic on society.

Did You Know

•The documentary covers events from the end of 2019 to 2022.
•It focuses on the peak of CAA/NRC protests in India.
•The film has a total duration of 54 minutes.

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Indian political historyMuslim identity in IndiaSocial justice movements