Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD. |
Language |
In Hindi with English subtitles and voiceovers. |
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. |
Note |
Originally produced in 2004. |
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. |
Note |
Special features: Lesson plan ; guidebook ; photo gallery ; director's commentary. |
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 videos.
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Added Author |
Devan, Abi.
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Rajagopal, Sudhi.
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Ortiz, Juan Carlos, 1934-
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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 |
Standard No. |
682086702827 |
Music No. |
CH7028DVD Choices Inc. |
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