In 1999, independent media producers 'Kritika' completed a 55 minute documentary "Buddha Weeps in Jaduguda." Directed by an experienced activist and self-taught film producer Shriprakash, the film has been entered in several film festivals and already won 'Best Film' in the earth vision film festival in Tokyo, and third prize in the Film South Asia 99 Festival in Kathmandu.

It documents the traditional way of life of the Adivasis and just how badly the Jaduguda mine has damaged their health and communities. It is also a celebration of the peoples movement that has taken on UCIL (and the entire Indian nuclear establishment). The film has been most popular in the district immediately around the mine, where the Hindi-language version is being screened nightly to the people most affected. The video is also raising awareness about uranium mining throughout India, and is proving to be one of the most effective tools for spreading the word that JOAR has yet had access to.

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ORDER A COPY OF THE FILM!

This video is available from the Anti-Nuclear Alliance of Western Australia. All proceeds from sales of this video will be sent to 'KRITIKA' in India.

HOW TO ORDER

Send a cheque for A$30 to the Community Anti-Nuclear Network of Western Australia (CANNWA) clearly marked 'Buddha Weeps at Jaduguda Video.' Include your name and address. Please add $5.00 for interstate orders.
To order a copy directly or for more information, call (08) 9337 7217 or email scott@anawa.org.au

THE FILM PRODUCER

KRITIKA
30 Randhir Prasad Street
Upper Bazar Ranchi
834001 Jharkhand,
India
Tel 0651 - 371 461

BIRSA (Co-producer)
Umbul, Gaddi Tola, Chaibasa
833201 Jharkhand,
India
Tel 06582 52416