This is a powerful film. It clearly shows the hardship and downright suffering of many women in India. It opens with the story of a powerful ruler who spent a fortune on a tomb for his beloved and deceased wife. It is known as the Taj Mahal. Then it compares that story to today’s treatment of the women there which includes treating them as inferior and the abuse of many of them including female children.

The statistics are alarming. With 1.2 billion citizens the capital is New Dehli. It is called a microcosm of India and 21 million people live there. There is no shortage of crime, especially when it comes to victimizing women. An example of this is given by narrator Natalie Grant. On December 16, 2012 in New Dehli a twenty three year old young woman got on a bus and was dragged to the back, beaten with a rod, and gang raped within an inch of her life. This documentary features Dr. K.P. Yohannan, who says this did upset a lot of people. And it made national news as well. The suffering of women because of the caste system is also explored. Despite the horror stories of rape and the suicides of the women due to greedy husbands wanting more from a dowry, and a host of other problems, the documentary does not cross the line in the content areas. It is in fact a very informative and educational DVD and features hope as it shows what churches and women of fellowship are able to accomplish, helping to feed and clothe women and children, build churches, teach better hygiene, and even build homes for some families.

This could be a documentary of despair. Instead it turns out that it is one of compassion and determination and good deeds. It shows what just a few people can accomplish. We are pleased to award this DVD our Faith Friendly Seal for ages twelve plus. This one will cement your belief in the possibility of hope!