Show Narrative:
This story of a woman's journey from a battered wife to truck driver is portrayed by well known actor, Mita Vashist. Shot in Pushkar, the story was inspired by the life of Shamim Pathan from Ahmedabad who left an abusive marriage to become a matador taxi driver. The video raises important issues of violence against women in non-traditional occupations and their access to public space. Year 2000. 18 min:40 secs.
Show Notes:
women empowerment, indian film, human rights, domestic violence, challenges of limited choices, short video, story through music, interviews, middle class women
