The Expendable People
Originally released in 2016. The Expendable People is a documentary film. directed by Tapan Bose. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christopher von Fürer-Haimendorf, Nankuram, and Rajim Ketwas
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinemaart
Frequently Asked Questions
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 securit...
Who directed The Expendable People?
The Expendable People was directed by Tapan Bose.
How long is The Expendable People?
The Expendable People has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was The Expendable People released?
The Expendable People was released on January 1, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Expendable People?
The main cast of The Expendable People includes Christopher von Fürer-Haimendorf, Nankuram, Rajim Ketwas, Narendra Modi, Sudha Bharadwaj.