India: The Light in Kalighat

Summary In Indian Calcutta, there live Dalits that are called untouchables - This is not a metaphor. In this country, centuries-old tradition divided people into caste. The Dalits were at the bottom of the social hierarchy that had been in force for thousands of years. Condemned to perform the worst, so called "unclean" professions. It is hard to imagine breaking free from such a stigma. And yet, Dominika Kulczyk reaches out to Calcutta to support a project aimed to help children of prostitutes and of Dalits. Kulczyk Foundation supports the New Light organization led by Urmi Basu - it provides children with shelter, a warm meal, and the opportunity to learn.

S5.E7 ∙ India: The Light in Kalighat

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Stars : Dominika Kulczyk

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Genres : Documentary

Countries of origin : Poland

Official sites : Official site

Language : Polish

Production companies : TVN Kulczyk Foundation

Summary In Indian Calcutta, there live Dalits that are called untouchables - This is not a metaphor. In this country, centuries-old tradition divided people into caste. The Dalits were at the bottom of the social hierarchy that had been in force for thousands of years. Condemned to perform the worst, so called "unclean" professions. It is hard to imagine breaking free from such a stigma. And yet, Dominika Kulczyk reaches out to Calcutta to support a project aimed to help children of prostitutes and of Dalits. Kulczyk Foundation supports the New Light organization led by Urmi Basu - it provides children with shelter, a warm meal, and the opportunity to learn.

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Genres : Documentary

Countries of origin : Poland

Official sites : Official site

Language : Polish

Production companies : TVN Kulczyk Foundation

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