Kashmir: Journey To Freedom


1h 12m 2009

Brief Synopsis

While Mahatma Gandhi once described Kashmir as "a bright light in a sea of darkness", today it is the land of terror and desperation. It has the highest rate of soldiers to civilians and attacks in history. Here, we focus on the courageous people of Kash­mir who, flanked by two antagonistic countrie

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Political
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

Synopsis

While Mahatma Gandhi once described Kashmir as "a bright light in a sea of darkness", today it is the land of terror and desperation. It has the highest rate of soldiers to civilians and attacks in history. Here, we focus on the courageous people of Kash­mir who, flanked by two antagonistic countries, are struggling to rebuild their land. Theirs is a non-violent bid for a free and peaceful Kashmir in which everyone can live as citizens of Kashmir, resuming their country's long-lost traditions.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Political
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States February 2009

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama Dokumente) February 5-15, 2009.

Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (World Showcase) April 30-May 10, 2009.

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (World Showcase) April 30-May 10, 2009.)

Released in United States February 2009 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama Dokumente) February 5-15, 2009.)