“The most inspiring journalism movie — maybe ever. An essential portrait of the fight for press freedom. Writing With Fire reminds us that there are always people who, despite incredible odds, will choose to do this work.” – Jason Rezaian, The Washington PostDOUBLE SUNDANCE AWARD WINNER
& OSCAR CONTENDERWRITING WITH FIRE
OPENS AT IN NYC
THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26
PLUS THEATERS IN LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, CHICAGO, & AUSTIN THIS FRIDAY AHEAD OF EXPANSION
WATCH THE TRAILER NOW
Directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit GhoshIDA DOCUMENTARY AWARDS – NOMINEE – BEST FEATUREIDA DOCUMENTARY AWARDS – AWARD WINNER / HONREE – COURAGE UNDER FIREDOC NYC – WINNER’S CIRCLEWINNER OF 25 MAJOR AWARDS AT TOP
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS INCLUDING:
Audience Award at the 2021 Sundance Film FestivalSpecial Jury Mention at the 2021 Sundance Film FestivalGolden Gate Award at San Francisco International Film FestivalAudience Award at BlackStar Film FestivalBest Feature Documentary at BlackStar Film FestivalIn a cluttered news landscape dominated by men, emerges India’s only newspaper run by Dalit women. Armed with smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break traditions, be it on the frontlines of India’s biggest issues or within the confines of their homes, redefining what it means to be powerful.100% Fresh“As this engaging and hopeful documentary by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh shows, words have the power to change things when wielded carefully…‘I believe journalism is the essence of democracy,’ says Meera. Watching this will make you believe it too.”– Amber Wilkinson, Screen International“Insightful and inspirational…the film’s sense of intimacy and immediacy makes the viewer feel like they’re on a ride-along with the journalists…the filmmakers illuminate the change that can happen when the most marginalized members of a society empower themselves…” – Inkoo Kang, The Hollywood Reporter“Armed with eagle-eyed filmmakers and compelling subjects, the film deftly blends the (inextricably linked) personal and professional sides of the journalists’ work, offering up a wide-ranging look at a vital outlet with so many stories to tell…the result is profound” – Kate Erbland, IndieWireTHEATRICAL RELEASE SCHEDULE – 15 MARKETS / CITIES CONFIRMEDNew York
Opens This Friday – 11/26 – Film Forum
Los Angeles
Opens This Friday – 11/26 – Laemmle Royal
San Francisco
Opens This Friday – 11/26 – Landmark Opera Plaza
Chicago
Opens This Friday – 11/26 – Gene Siskel Film Center
Austin
Opens This Friday – 11/26 – Austin Film Society
Seattle
Opens Next Friday – 12/3 – SIFF Film Centre
Portland
Opens Next Friday – 12/3 – Living Room Theaters
Indianapolis
Opens Next Friday – 12/3 – Living Room Theaters
Boca Raton
Opens Next Friday – 12/3 – Living Room Theaters
Downers Grove, IL
Opens 12/13 – After Hours Film Society @ The Tivoli
Winston-Salem
Opens 12/13 – A/perture Cinema
Houston
Opens 12/17 – Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Rochester
Opens 1/28 – Dryden Theatre
Madison
Opens 2/12 – Wisconsin Cinematheque
Salt Lake City
Opens 3/1 – Utah Film Center
OFFICIAL FILM WEBSITEhttps://www.writingwithfire.in
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