Film Commentary

Abstract

Writing with Fire is a documentary film that raises viewers' awareness of how we, as global inhabitants, despite our differences, share similar social, political, and spiritual realities alongside those who devote their life and talents to pave pathways to justice.This film is a rare look at Dalit women who at birth belong to the impure, "untouchables," in India's caste system. Discrimination, exploitation, and violations of human rights of Dalit communities are commonplace. Dalits endure and fight against segregation in housing, schools, employment, and access to public services, caste-based exploitation, violence, discrimination, and higher mortality, while Dalit women contend with gender-based violence and discrimination as well.