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In Context: Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Representing India
In Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Katherine Boo’s documentary account of life in a Mumbai slum, the poor are described in a memorably original way: not sentimentally and not as an excuse for our compassion, but as people as various and flawed as the rest of us in their ambitions and failures. As Hemingway might have said, ‘Yes, the poor are different – they have less money.’
This seminar will explore the ways the poor have appeared in journalism, writing and film-making. With the Indian histo
This seminar will explore the ways the poor have appeared in journalism, writing and film-making. With the Indian histo
Wednesday 11 March, 2.30-5.30pm
£20 (£15 concessions)
£20 (£15 concessions)
Clore Learning Centre: Cottesloe Room, National Theatre, Southbank, London SE1 9PX
Wed 11 Mar 2015
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