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Release Year1994
Runtime0h 51m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorDeepa Dhanraj
WritersDeepa Dhanraj
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Legacy of Malthus
About The Legacy of Malthus
Discusses Malthus's theories of population and the causes of poverty. As film contrasts the 19th century poor in Scotland with today's poor in India, it takes on the international population "establishment", challenging the entrenched view that overpopulation alone is responsible for poverty and environmental destruction.
Directed by Deepa Dhanraj, The Legacy of Malthus leans on a strong ensemble — Chota Bai, Gora Bai, Gyarsi Bai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1994.
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