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While We Watched - A Spiraling World of Truth and Disinformation

Details

Nov 28 2023 to Nov 28 2023 6:30 p.m.

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Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

94 mins | Hindi with English subtitles | 2022 | India

Director | Vinay Shukla
Producer | Vinay Shukla, Khusboo Ranka and Luke Moody

Famous for his unflinching takedowns of the ruling establishment during his long-running primetime news hour, Ravish Kumar was a regular fixture, beaming from TV sets and widely shared phone videos. His primetime news bulletin characterized by solid research, verified evidence and vignette-style notes from the field, are a far cry from the new industry standard of high-decibel, polarizing, blustering TV news debates.

As press freedom in India disintegrates and self-censorship becomes the new normal, Ravish struggles to stay afloat in the rising tide of his network’s financial hardships, sinking TRP ratings, and the strain of continuous downsizing. Deteriorating standard of public discourse finds Ravish at the receiving end of harassment, intimidation, morphed images, threats to his life and even violence against his family. 

With a growing target on his back, and the looming threat of his network’s imminent closure, Ravish transforms from a spunky troublemaker into a deeply troubled man, worried for himself, his family, and the soul of his nation.

Post the screening of the film, Dhanya Rajendran and Swati will be in conversation with Director Vinay Shukla & Ravish Kumar (joining us online). A Q&A with the audience will follow.


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