No Longer Silent

198656 min 28 secFilm: Documentary

G

Direction: Laurette Deschamps

Production: Laurette DeschampsBarbara JanesKathleen Shannon

Produced by Ciné-Sita Inc. in association with the NFB with the financial assistance of the Canadian International Development Agency and Telefilm Canada.

This title is an acquisition.

Through the eyes and experiences of feminists leading the struggle against injustice towards women in India, this film explores several key issues. The film focuses on abuses of the traditional dowry system, leading to the harassment and murder of a shocking number of young brides; and on the traditional preference for male children.

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Subject categories

  • Women > AbortionDeveloping CountriesDiscrimination, Stereotyping and Equal RightsFamily LifeSexuality and ReproductionSocial Conditions
  • Developing Countries > Agriculture, Food and NutritionFamily LifeHealth and IllnessIndia, Nepal and PakistanReligionSocial ProblemsWomen
  • Family Studies/Home Economics > Aging/Death and DyingFeminism
  • History and Citizenship Education > Civil Rights and Freedoms
  • Social Studies > Contemporary Issues
  • Ethics and Religious Culture > Ethical Values

Credits

director
Laurette Deschamps
producer
Laurette Deschamps
Barbara Janes
executive producer
Kathleen Shannon
camera
Dyanna Taylor
sound
Diane Carrière
editing
Susan Shanks
sound editing
Louise Blais
re-recording
Hans Peter Strobl
music
Chris Crilly

Awards

  • Public's AwardVisions du Réel / Festival international du cinéma documentaire