Shot over three years by director Franny Armstrong (McLibel) this documentary tells the true story of one family's inspired stand against the destruction of their land homes and culture. The villagers had three choices: Move to the slums in the city; relocate to a barren resettlement site with no drinking water or stay at home and drown.The people of Jalsindhi in central India must make a decision fast. In the next few weeks their village will disappear underwater as the giant Narmada Dam fills. Best-selling author Arundhati Roy joins the fight against the dam. This film follows the Jalsindhi villagers through hunger strikes rallies police brutality and a six year Supreme Court case. It stays with them as the dam fills and the river starts to rise. This critically-acclaimed film has been viewed by over 14 million people world-wide.System Requirements:Running Time 87 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: NR UPC: 881394301221 Manufacturer No: TFC30122
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