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Article 21 (2023)

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How it feels

The film follows people from disadvantaged communities in India as they fight to access their basic rights, focusing on how education can change lives. It looks at the real-world barriers that keep poor and marginalized people from moving ahead in society.

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What happens

Article 21 is a 2023 Indian film directed and written by Lenin Balakrishnan. The film delves into the imperative of safeguarding the fundamental rights of underprivileged and marginalized segments of Indian society. The movie underscores the transformative potential of education for individuals living on the streets, while also scrutinizing the universality of human rights and the societal disparities that obstruct access to education and upward social mobility. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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