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The Fire of Kali
directed by Brian Moser, fl. 1960; produced by David Watson, fl. 1997 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1997), 50 mins
In the last two years, as one of the nastiest and under-reported wars has raged in Sri Lanka, nearly 50,000 young Tamil Hindus have simply disappeared. Now the families of these men are turning back to their ancient traditions in an attempt to locate their lost loved ones. Everyman accompanies Shanti, who is deter...
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directed by Brian Moser, fl. 1960; produced by David Watson, fl. 1997 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1997), 50 mins
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In the last two years, as one of the nastiest and under-reported wars has raged in Sri Lanka, nearly 50,000 young Tamil Hindus have simply disappeared. Now the families of these men are turning back to their ancient traditions in an attempt to locate their lost loved ones. Everyman accompanies Shanti, who is determined to find her 'lost' brother. She visits the Oracle of the Goddess Kali and is prepared to 'walk the fire' in the hope that Kali wi...
In the last two years, as one of the nastiest and under-reported wars has raged in Sri Lanka, nearly 50,000 young Tamil Hindus have simply disappeared. Now the families of these men are turning back to their ancient traditions in an attempt to locate their lost loved ones. Everyman accompanies Shanti, who is determined to find her 'lost' brother. She visits the Oracle of the Goddess Kali and is prepared to 'walk the fire' in the hope that Kali will fulfil her part of the bargain.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Watson, fl. 1997
Author / Creator
Brian Moser, fl. 1960
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
Sri Lankan Civil War (1983-2009), Tamil, Civil war, Family, Political causes, Disappeared persons, Sri Lankan Civil War, 1983-2009, History, Documentation of Crimes, Religion & Philosophy, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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