The Revolutionary Optimists (2013)

Children are saving lives in the slums of Kolkata. Amlan Ganguly doesn't rescue slum children; he empowers them to become change agents, battling poverty and transforming their ... See full summary »

Directors:

Maren Grainger-Monsen, Nicole Newnham

Stars:

Amlan Ganguly, Kajal Kahar, Priyanka Mandal

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Amlan Ganguly
Kajal Kahar
Priyanka Mandal
Sikha Patro
Salim Sheikh

Storyline

Children are saving lives in the slums of Kolkata. Amlan Ganguly doesn't rescue slum children; he empowers them to become change agents, battling poverty and transforming their neighborhoods with dramatic results. Filmed over the course of three years, The Revolutionary Optimists follows Amlan and three of the children he works with on an intimate journey through adolescence, as they challenge the idea that marginalization is written into their destiny.

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Plot Keywords:

slum | kolkata | three word title | 

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Taglines:

How Far Would You Go To Change Your World?

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Genres:

Documentary | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA India

Language:

Bengali

Release Date:

29 March 2013 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Company Credits

Production Co:

ZAP Zoetrope Aubry Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

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