Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Now & Then(2023)
Hindi111 mins
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Now & Then (2023) is a 111-minute Hindi film directed by Jyoti Nisha. Starring Jyoti Nisha. With an audience rating of 8.5/10, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Now & Then stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.
Director:Jyoti Nisha
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 November 2023
- Director
- Jyoti Nisha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.5/10
Storyline
This documentary explores the ideas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a key figure in Indian history. It examines how caste, social justice, and the rights of marginalized groups are shown in Indian cinema and media. The film connects Ambedkar's vision to modern questions of equality and freedom.
“A visionary's fight for justice, seen through cinema.”
Film Details
8.5Rating
111Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date7 November 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
justiceidentitycorruptionsurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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Jyoti NishaDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot over five years across multiple states in India, including Maharashtra and Delhi.
- Director Jyoti Nisha funded the project partly through a crowdfunding campaign and personal savings.
- It features rare archival audio of Dr. Ambedkar's speeches, some not widely heard before.
- The documentary includes interviews with scholars and activists but no professional actors.
- It premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in 2023.
- The film's editing process took nearly two years due to the extensive research material.
- It consciously avoids using background music in many scenes to emphasize the spoken words.