Men of Burden: Pedaling towards a Horizon
| Men of Burden – Pedaling towards a Horizon | |
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| Directed by | Raghu Jeganathan |
| Written by | Kousalya Jegnathan |
| Produced by | Ramesh Mourthy |
| Narrated by | Domenic Romano |
| Cinematography | Mohandass Radhakrishnan |
| Edited by | Raghu Jeganathan |
| Music by | Steve Gorn |
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Running time | 70 min. |
| Languages | English, Tamil |
Men of Burden: Pedaling towards a Horizon is a 2006 documentary film set in the city of Pondicherry in the Indian territory of Puducherry, about the cycle rickshaw industry.
Background and content
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The documentary tells the story of disappearing cycle rickshaw drivers living in abject poverty. Over time, the city has experienced a gradual reduction in the number of cycle rickshaws, thereby affecting the livelihoods of those who depend on them.[1] The film considers the ethical dimensions of the trade against the increasing impact of motorised transport and air pollution.[2]
The aim of the film was to raise awareness and funds for Men of Burden – Cycle rickshaw Revival (MOBCRR), an initiative to promote the cycle rickshaw sector and sustainable transport, in order to protect the rickshaw drivers as well as the environment.[citation needed]
Release
[edit]The film had its world premiere at the Los Angeles Indian Film Festival, European premiere at the Filmburo Baden-Wurttemberg's Bollywood and Beyond Film Festival and its New York premiere at the sixth annual Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival. [citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Men of Burden: Pedaling towards a Horizon". Observatório da Bicicleta (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 24 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Men of Burden". Accessible Horizon Films. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2025.