Writing with FireWriting with Fire
(2022)
Close video

Writing with Fire

A group of Indian women defy traditions and men to run an independent newspaper for 20 years.

Trailer

Why watch this film?

The Washington Post classified "Writing with Fire" as "one of the most inspiring journalism films in history". It tells the story of Indian Dalit women's struggle to maintain an independent newspaper. The transformative impact of this media on their communities is captivating and earned the production an Oscar 2022 nomination. In addition, the feature won the Audience and Jury Awards at Sundance, and was selected for various festivals around the world such as Hot Docs, CPH:DOX, Guadalajara and many others. A unique film that shows the spark of change through female unity and the fight for dreams.

Filmelier

Filmelier

Our suggestions

Plot summary

The inspiring story of a group of Indian women that have run an independent newspaper for twenty years, breaking with traditions and standing up to the men around them. Determined to keep the publishing, they need to migrate to digital.

To share

Where to watch?