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Synopsis:

The Untouchables: Caste in Modern India is a powerful and unflinching documentary that explores the enduring legacy of caste-based discrimination in contemporary India. Through intimate stories, on-the-ground reporting, and historical insight, the film reveals how the ancient system of "untouchability" continues to shape lives despite constitutional abolition and social progress.

The documentary follows the experiences of Dalit individuals across rural villages and bustling cities, highlighting both the overt violence and the subtle, everyday exclusions they face. It delves into the personal journey of a Dalit student fighting for her place in a prestigious university, a manual scavenger struggling to escape generational labor, and a grassroots activist leading a movement for dignity and equality.

Interwoven with expert commentary from historians, sociologists, and legal scholars, the film also examines the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the father of India’s Constitution and a Dalit icon, whose vision for a casteless society remains unfinished.

Visually compelling and emotionally resonant, The Untouchables challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about social hierarchy, resilience, and the meaning of justice in the world’s largest democracy.