Jyoti was an Indian girl from a poor family determined to become a
doctor. She finished medical school in 2012 and went home to visit her
parents in Delhi. Her life was crushed when she hopped on a night bus
after going to the movies with a friend. Jyoti was brutally raped by six
man and died days later. The documentary features interviews with
rapist defendants and one of the convicted, who showed no remorse and
blamed the woman for not behaving "decently". Controversially, "India's
Daughter" has been banned in India, but you can see it here: bit.ly/indiabbcdaughter
I've read "On Photography" and other essays by Susan Sontag while in university, and became an admirer ever since. Susan was an American writer and filmmaker, teacher and political activist, who wrote extensively about photography, culture and media, human rights, feminism and many other topics. The New York Review of Books called her "one of the most influential critics of her generation." "Regarding Susan Sontag" is available on HBO GO. bit.ly/leeviasontag
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