Nirbhaya documentary: Why Javed Akhtar, Anu Aga's views differ completely

asingh said:
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yes, but link gave is of Google Cache. In any case, here is the transcription:

Make no mistake. Rape is a heinous crime. When public anger over the Nirbhaya incident boiled over, the question which confronted our society was how a human being could be driven to commit acts of such depravity. Although, it is said that the moral compass of all criminals is skewed the brutality of this incident made it necessary from a social viewpoint to examine the question of where such behaviour stems from.

The documentary "India's Daughter" was therefore conceived to serve a social cause which was unfortunately overshadowed by the self-promoting agenda of my collaborator, Ms. Leslee Udwin. I had fallen out with her by the time that the principle photography of the film was completed and was conveniently excluded from the final edits. Subsequently, her attempt to exploit the subject matter of the documentary in a self-advancing attempt to sensationalize the content has not only brought disrepute to my profession and the country but also resulted in hurting the sentiments of the victims of rape who would invariably be exposed to the film. Granted editorial and journalistic privilege, there is also a particular sensibility that should be a guiding factor as an ethical standard. This is the same sensibility because of which the international media decides against telecasting the brutal immolation of a Jordanian pilot by terrorists. The social message which is the very essence of the film I wanted to make is now lost in the unfortunate controversy which has followed. When one edits several hours of footage, it is this sensibility, suitably deployed, which comes into play. It was this 'sensibility' which I was not able to exercise having been prevented by Ms. Leslee Udwin from participating in the post-assembly review of the film. And it was the lack of exercise of this 'sensibility' on her part, (having denied herself of my input as an Indian woman), in a cynical attempt to capture eyeballs and headlines which has led to the unfortunate controversy which will continue to cast a shadow on her career as a film maker.

The story does not end here. Regardless of her lack of sensibilities and judgment, Ms. Udwin knowingly and cynically breached the conditions and undertakings under which the permissions were granted. It was clear right at the outset that the permission to shoot the documentary was conditional upon the viewing of the unedited footage and the final cut by the authorities. Having completed the shooting, Ms. Udwin arrogantly refused to comply. On being shown snippets of the film, the authorities at Tihar Prisons had categorically stated that the comments of the convict were objectionable. The authorities further asked for the full i.e. unedited film to be able to review the same in the proper context. It was reiterated that the film should not be released till it is approved by the prison authorities and the Ministry.

When Ms. Udwin categorically refuted this demand by Tihar Prisons, I was horrified especially since I had repeatedly pleaded with her to comply with all conditions and formalities. Ultimately, in September 2014, I received a letter from Ms. Udwin's lawyers terminating our agreements. One of the grounds of termination was that my warnings had in fact led to the DG (Prisons) sending a legal notice to her company on the grounds of breach of permissions granted by the jail authorities!

Subsequently, when I accidently stumbled upon the fact that plans to release the documentary were afoot, I was both angry and surprised, since I had been informed that the BBC will not air the documentary until the Supreme Court hearings were over. I immediately proceeded to warn the media houses planning to telecast the film, both about the fact that permission to do so had not been received and also the fact that the matter was still sub judice.

That despite my warnings the documentary, which includes an abominable portrayal of the issue, was still aired is a sad reflection of the triumph of the personal ambition of a producer who valued publicity and international recognition over the social agenda of the entire production.

(This is the full statement of co-producer of controversial documentary "India's Daughter". Views expressed are personal)
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However I am not sure about the credibility. It could a false report too, may be thats why they took it down?[DOUBLEPOST=1425899680][/DOUBLEPOST]https://twitter.com/lesleeudwin/status/574277437846122497

**shots fired**
 
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^^ Actually, this is a huge circle jerk created on purpose by some vested interests. In most of the cases, their interest are neither Indian's well being nor India's progress. India is progressing world over and rape culture circle jerk is one way to disrupt it. There is already a huge progress in women rights which originated within India to counter misogynist culture. Adversaries are piggy riding it and dislodging it form the original course.
 
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Prole73 said:
^^ Actually, this is a huge circle jerk created on purpose by some vested interests. In most of the cases, their interest are neither Indian's well being nor India's progress. India is progressing world over and rape culture circle jerk is one way to disrupt it. There is already a huge progress in women rights which originated within India to counter misogynist culture. Adversaries are piggy riding it and dislodging it form the original course.
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No, it isn't. Its simply a documentary that highlights the thinking of rapists. where these rapists come from is immaterial.

There are no vested interests, there is no international conspiracy, there is no malafide intention.

there has been progress but as i said earlier, rising living standards means more chances for conflict. The producer cited the protests as inspiration. this was a documentary to celebrate that moment.

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A load of BS, ignore it. and please post dawkins tweet while you're at it.

Don't you see the irony here. people are more worried what others will think about us rather than what we think about things that go on in our country.

what foreigners think is trivial to dispose off, what that documentary says is a great deal harder.
 
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1 aspect that seems to have slipped under the radar & needs to be investigated is how easily these producers got permission to conduct the interview.

it's hellishly difficult to get permissions for shoots in india & require a lot of running around, paper work & some bribery.

would think it would be 100x more difficult to conduct a shoot inside a high security place like tihar, that too of a high profile convict in such a sensitive case.

hope its investigated. wont be surprised to find some ghotala by senior babus/UPA ministers

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Don't you see the irony here. people are more worried what others will think about us rather than what we think about things that go on in our country.
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no, indians are worried about the problem too. thats why they came to streets after the incident. that is why the laws were made more serious. at least an attempt is being made in many quarters & on many fronts to address the issue

so how come the Rotherham scandal which is, at least, as despicable, if not more, hasnt received even 1/1000th of the coverage by int'l press? & this happened in a country with no "rape culture" supposedly so it should be even more shocking, no?
 
Superbad said:
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LOL. There is no "Conspiracy". Nobody is out to get us.

The male mentality (a significant percentage anyway) in this country is disgusting and people need to realize this. Being called out for it, isnt a bad thing. Shame can be a factor for change just as much as grief, outrage or any other strong emotion.
 
techfan said:
no, indians are worried about the problem too. thats why they came to streets after the incident. that is why the laws were made more serious. at least an attempt is being made in many quarters & on many fronts to address the issue
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ok, so why you object to an additional effort in this direction then ? That is comes from a foreigner to me is a bonus. That some one would think of doing something.

But that's not the case with you is it. why is that ?

as for how she got the permission, see my earlier posts.

techfan said:
so how come the Rotherham scandal which is, at least, as despicable, if not more, hasnt received even 1/1000th of the coverage by int'l press? & this happened in a country with no "rape culture" supposedly so it should be even more shocking, no?
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non-sequitur
 
does anyone remember that some time back there was either a news item or a short documentary about the perception of rape in one of the channels. There was a mention of small kids casually using the word "rape" to threaten and bully.
 
^^ so did that super hit '3 Idiots' film joke so much on rape. I found that part of comedy ridiculously insensitive. The film was viewed all over the world.

Rape is a global issue, then why is only India in the spotlight: BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...BJPs-Meenakshi-Lekhi/articleshow/46513189.cms

this have some interesting view points.

I've no issues with the way they circumvent authorities. Journalism needs that much to expose truth.

But the subject is reported and portrayed should be balanced, not one sided.
 
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