Sabarmati Report - In plain sight
While the majority of the screens were reserved for yet another pan-Indian, dystopian box office flop, we were fortunate to be tucked away in a small cubby-hole to watch this disturbing and thought-provoking film, which despite its controversies, is well worth the watch
It is a worldwide phenomenon which I am sure many can relate to. Somewhere between the lines of media hype and government rhetoric is the truth. The truth is neither conservative nor liberal, socialist nor capitalist, it simply is, and the right to know it is the fundamental foundation of a strong society.
While the movie Sabarmati Report is fictional, and oftentimes steps into hyperbole, the acting, the presentation and real footage of the tragic events of 2002 provide us with court-proven facts in the form of entertainment.
All three lead actors give stellar performances in playing those with lead insight into a carefully crafted covered up. In true movie style, Mr. Massey's character, as an otherwise unknown cameraman and dubbing artist, is given the role of hero. But, kudos to the director for ensuring the two female leads are given just as much chance to bring strength and meaning to the tightly-wound plot. A stark contrast to the rubbish in the other theaters, Indeed, Mr. Massey's lead character is actually playing second to the women, making this impressive storytelling.
We can all have opinions on what actually happened back then. We can have opinion on the Hindi-bias and pro-Hindu sentiments having place in the film. But, facts are revealed, and we come out of the movie feeling a certain numbness, wondering just what else is being hidden from us.
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