The Expendable People
Jan 01, 2016 · 58m
Director
Tapan BoseOverview
Using rare archival footage and interviews with the legendary anthropologist, Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf, and adivasi activists from the 80s and 90s, some of whom were killed by Indian security forces for their opposition to "commercial forestry projects", the film explores the continuing struggle of the adivasis. It also focused on a moment of hope when the government brought in the Forest Rights Act (2006) to right "historic wrongs" only to betray that promise, so as to protect predatory developers against these expendable peoples.
Cast of The Expendable People
Crew of The Expendable People
About The Expendable People
What is The Expendable People about?
Using rare archival footage and interviews with the legendary anthropologist, Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf, and adivasi activists from the 80s and 90s, some of whom were killed by Indian security forces for their opposition to "commercial forestry projects", the film explores the continuing struggle of the adivasis. It also focused on a moment of hope when the government brought in the Forest…
When was The Expendable People released?
The Expendable People was released on January 1, 2016.
How long is The Expendable People?
The Expendable People runs 58 minutes.
Who directed The Expendable People?
The Expendable People was directed by Tapan Bose.
Who is in the cast of The Expendable People?
The cast of The Expendable People includes Christopher von Fürer-Haimendorf (Self), Nankuram (Self), Rajim Ketwas (Self), Narendra Modi (Self) and Sudha Bharadwaj (Self).