Documentary on India's only newspaper run by Dalit women. Armed with smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break traditions...
Documentary on India's only newspaper run by Dalit women. Armed with smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break traditions on the frontlines of India’s biggest issues and within the confines of their own homes, redefining what it means to be powerful.
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100 %53 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
79 %39 reviewsAudience score rating
"Writing with Fire is a powerful piece of work, although it moves at a mostly slow and steady pace."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"The film’s faith in the powers of grassroots journalism is nothing short of galvanising."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Writing with Fire is so invested in the present that the filmmakers fail to offer key information about its founding."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"A stirring and inspiring documentary..."
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Vox
Vox"It’s well worth seeking out."
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"Invigorating and inspiring..."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Perhaps because this is Thomas and Ghosh’s first feature-length work, certain conspicuous details feel missing..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Concise and crucial, Writing with Fire adeptly and urgently conveys the necessity of journalism..."
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Paste
Paste"I’m fascinated by these women who cover dangerous ground – treading centuries of patriarchy and caste prejudice with measure and grace."
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The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail"For a primer on Indian politics, you could do worse than start here."
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The Telegraph
The TelegraphWriting With Fire | Details
Award winner- Audience Award and Special Jury Award winner at Sundance Film Festival 2021.
- Runtime
- 92
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- India
