Lighthouse
After the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004, widowed women struggled to receive aid due to their social status. Following the story of Mrs. Manjula along with many other women from Tamil Nadu, the challenges faced by millions of widows across the country are illuminated. From being ostracized to denied basic rights and economic opportunities, widows in India endure a cycle of discrimination and marginalization. “Kalangarai” meaning "lighthouse" in Tamil, is an organization dedicated to empowering women through initiatives such as self-help groups and educational programs. Throughout the film, "Lighthouse" illustrates the emotional journeys and resilience of these women, as well as the active change that Kalangarai strives to achieve. This documentary urges global awareness and support for widowed women’s rights, as the women’s struggles depict the intersectionality of gender, poverty, and social injustice.
similar movies
India Speaks
1933
genre:Documentary
Drama
Adventure
Yours in Freedom, Bill Baird
2023
genre:Documentary
A Powerful Noise
2008
genre:Documentary
Cassis
1966
genre:Documentary
The Society of the Spectacle
1974
genre:Documentary
Who Killed Michael Stewart?
1986
genre:Documentary
The Real Black Sabbath
2022
genre:Documentary
Phoolan
genre:Documentary
Dos Antigos aos Filhos do Amanhã
2018
genre:Documentary
N.E.S.T
2020
genre:Documentary
Coda Lunga
2012
genre:Documentary
Conversations after Church
2015
genre:Documentary
Japan in Nagaland
genre:Documentary
Things That Go Bump in the Night: Tales of Haunted New England
2009
genre:Documentary
Mai
genre:Documentary
State vs. Reed
2006
genre:Documentary
Miyama, Kyōto Prefecture
2023
genre:Documentary
Blondie's: A Winnipeg Legacy
2017
genre:Documentary
Unprovoked: A Creative Process
2021
genre:Documentary
Comedy
History
The Happy Man Tree
2023
genre:Documentary