I’ve always associated India with newspapers, but I hadn't fully realized that much of that journalism was controlled by men from privileged caste backgrounds, overlooking the Dalit women who started their own publication in Uttar Pradesh. The three women at the center of this film demonstrate considerable courage as they investigate violence against women—a problem often ignored, particularly by a police force seemi…

I hold a great deal of admiration for these female journalists; I’d award each of them, as well as the group together, a perfect score and commend their bravery and resolve. Nevertheless, in my view, this documentary about their work doesn't quite live up to its potential given what it portrays. There are two main reasons why I feel this way. Primarily, the interviews and filming lack a sense of energy; there’s no…

It's rare for me to feel genuinely enthusiastic about documentary films, however, “Writing With Fire” completely captivated me from beginning to end. Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh’s filmmaking is remarkable; they’ve created a truly uplifting story centered on the women who operate Khabar Lahariya, which is India’s sole news organization staffed entirely by women. Chances are you're not familiar with them, but seeing…