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Documentary | 125 min. | Canada
Written and Directed by Nisha Pahuja
Language: Hindi with English subtitles
Content advisory: themes and discussion of sexual violence; mature themes; may be disturbing for some viewers
In a small Indian village, Ranjit wakes up to find that his 13-year-old daughter has not returned from a family wedding. A few hours later, she’s found stumbling home. After being dragged into the woods, she was raped by three men. Ranjit goes to the police, and the men are arrested. But Ranjit’s relief is short-lived, as the villagers and their leaders launch a sustained campaign to force the family to drop the charges.
A cinematic documentary, To Kill a Tiger follows Ranjit’s uphill battle to find justice for his child. In India, where a rape is reported every 20 minutes and conviction rates are less than 30 percent, Ranjit’s decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of. With tremendous access, we witness the emotional journey of an ordinary man facing extraordinary circumstances. A father whose love for his daughter forces a social reckoning that will reverberate for years to come.
“To Kill a Tiger is a story of how one family’s strength can overcome even the most heinous injustices. Nisha is an incredibly powerful storyteller and her film is a triumph. Everyone should see it.” – Mindy Kaling
“Sublime.” – Deepa Mehta
Awards: 3 wins, 1 nomination
Winner, Best Documentary, Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2023
Winner, Inspiring Voices and Perspectives Feature Film, Cinéfest Sudbury, 2022
Winner, Amplify Voices Award, Toronto International Film Festival, 2022
Nominated, WIFF Prize in Canadian Film, Windsor International Film Festival, 2022
Tickets are $12 (service fees/HST included in price).
Funders: City of Barrie and Telefilm Canada
Sponsors: Busch Systems, Digital Giants, Downtown BIA, Lehman & Associates, Netgain, Plumbtech Plumbing Inc., Sigma Engagement Systems, Venable Park Investment Counsel Inc.
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