Bombay: Our City

Synopsis

Relates the daily battle for survival of the four million slum dwellers of Bombay, who constitute half of the city’s population. They are the workforce of Bombay: the industrial labour, the construction workers, the domestic servants, the brush-makers and rag-recyclers. The film was shot over a period of two-and-a-half years. There is no external commentator.

Language

English

Country

India

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 82 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

University and college courses. Public forums on Third World politics and international development.*

Subjects

Development studies; Politics & government

Keywords

Bombay; developing countries; India; social life and customs

Credits

Director

Anand Patwardhan

Producer

Anand Patwardhan

Distributor

Name

Metro Tartan Distribution

Phone

020 7494 1400

Fax

020 7439 1922

Address

3rd Floor, Atlantic House
5 Wardour Street
London W1V 3HE

Notes

Formerly: The Other Cinema