The World before Her

Year: 2013
Description: Contrasts traditional and modern viewpoints in India through behind-the-scenes looks at the Miss India Pageant, which offers a path to a career and potential independence, and a fundamentalist Hindu camp, which trains girls to fight against Western culture and religions.
Director: Pahuja, Nisha
Writer: Pahuja, Nisha
Producer: Barreveld, Ed; Pahuja, Nisha; Principe, Cornelia
Cinematographer: Desai, Mrinal; Rogers, Derek
Editor: Kazala, David
Production Team: Docurama, Cinedigm Entertainment, Kinosmith, Telefilm Canada, 2275460 Ontario, and Storyline Entertainment
Genre: Documentary
Language: English and Hindi with English subtitles
Media Format: 1 DVD (91 min.) or 1 streaming video (91 min.)
Type: Color
Additional Content: The DVD includes a 57-min. version of the film, extended scenes, deleted scenes, and additional interviews.
Production Notes: Broadcast on the PBS television series POV on Sept. 16, 2013.
Original Release Date: 2012
Updated: 03-16-2023

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