A few days back, we gave you a list of some of those Indian films which were released in theatres / festivals but were still waiting for their OTT premiere. And for this write-up, we have compiled a list of some Indian documentaries, which have been showcased at various reputed international film festivals but are yet to start streaming and deserve to be released on Indian OTT platforms.
Against the Tide
Sarvnik Kaur’s documentary film revolves around two friends Rakesh and Ganesh, who work as fishermen in Mumbai. While one of them deploys traditional fishing methods, the other one uses a more modern approach of deep-sea fishing. But both these men must deal with their own problems as a rift begins to develop in their friendship.
Writing With Fire
The documentary revolves around how a group of fearless female Dalit journalists prepare to change from print to digital newspaper.
To Kill A Tiger
It’s not an Indian documentary film per se but it’s a Canadian documentary set in India and made by an Indian origin filmmaker. It revolves around a Jharkhand based impoverished farmer Ranjit, who goes against all odds to seek justice for the brutal gang rape of his thirteen-year-old daughter. Ranjit and his family must undertake the extremely arduous journey and a 14-month long legal fight against the preparators of the heinous crime.
While We Watched
Helmed by Vinay Shukla, the documentary film focuses on veteran reporter Ravish Kumar and chronicles his working days as he navigates through various challenges in the field of journalism.
A Night of Knowing Nothing
Helmed by Payal Kapadia, it revolves around university student life in India. The 90-minute film follows the story of a student named ‘L’ at FTII who falls in love with ‘K’ but they are separated by unavoidable circumstances.
Flickering Lights
Directed by Anupama Srinivasan, the documentary film revolves around a far-off village on the India-Myanmar border whose resident villagers get excited with the news of their homes getting an electricity connection.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
The documentary film directed by Anand Patwardhan focuses on the filmmakers’ own parents and how their family histories were connected with India’s independence movement and the memories which they have about Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and B.R Ambedkar, amongst other important figures.