India's Daughter (2015)

  • NR
  • 03/08/2015 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 3m

Overview

The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mindset. Interwoven into the story line are the lives, values and mindsets of the rapists whom the film makers have had exclusive and unprecedented access to interview before they hang. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.

Leslee Udwin

Director, Writer

Cast

Asha Devi's headshot

Asha Devi

Herself, Jyoti Singh's mother
Badri Singh's headshot

Badri Singh

Himself, Jyoti Singh's father
Satendra's headshot

Satendra

Himself, Jyoti Singh's tutor and close friend
Mukesh Singh's headshot

Mukesh Singh

Himself, rapist
M.L. Sharma's headshot

M.L. Sharma

Himself, defence lawyer for the rapists
Vinay Sharma's headshot

Vinay Sharma

Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
Pawan Gupta's headshot

Pawan Gupta

Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
Akshay Thakur's headshot

Akshay Thakur

Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder

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