The Expendable People

This documentary features notable insights from anthropologist Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf and interviews with adivasi activists from the 1980s and 1990s. It presents a stark narrative of their resistance against Indian security forces, who targeted these activists during their efforts to oppose destructive commercial projects.

The film also highlights a significant moment in history with the introduction of the Forest Rights Act in 2006, which aimed to rectify past injustices. However, the documentary argues that the government's failure to uphold this act ultimately left the adivasis vulnerable to predatory developers. Through its compelling use of archival material, The Expendable People offers an important perspective on the intersection of environmental rights and social justice.