Summary of the documentary : LAXMI ORANG : RISING FROM THE GRAVE
All Adivasi Students' Association of Assam ( AASAA) organised a meeting at Dakshin Beltola High School Field, Guwahati, on 24th Nov. 2007 ( Saturday), to demand Schedule Tribe Status for the Adivasi Community of Assam. Adivasis from different corners of Assam gathered in the meeting. The Adivasis organized a protest rally and brought out a procession but suddenly, for reasons unknown to them, they had to disperse here and there resulting in a chaotic situation . And a clash between some local people and the Adivasis started off. This clash was a turning point in the life of a simple minded young Adivasi girl Laxmi Orang as tragedy struck her life in the form of an ugly episode which is beyond the imagination of any civilized society. Her dream to see Guwahati by joining in the meeting was shattered when she was stripped in the broad day light of Guwahati city by some miscreants. She ran naked looking desperately for help in the midst of all the bedlam. Laxmi Orang was psychologically traumatised. The entire nation was shocked to have seen this brutal and inhuman act. She was forced to become a modern day Drapaudi. 24th Nov. 2007, known as Beltola Incident, is imprinted in the history of Assam as the darkest day.
But that black Saturday also marked the beginning of a journey from innocence to experience in Laxmi Orang's life. Laxmi Orang fought back with strong will power, determination and unyielding spirit to serve and give justice to her community and the entire woman folk. She has resurrected herself as a strong voice of the voiceless woman, an influential leader, a selfless social worker, a carrier of Adivasi culture and tradition and thus has risen from the grave...
About the Director :
Parthajit Baruah studied at Fergusson college, Pune University, India and did F.A. course at Film and Television Institute of India. He did his post graduation in English literature and M.Phil in Film Adaptation : Shakespeare in Celluloid. He is recipient of Prag Channel film critic award in 2010 for his book Chalachitraor Taranga (Film Theory). He has completed writing a research-oriented book on the legendary film maker of India Adoor Gopalkrishnan. His research-oriented documentary, "Laxmi Orang : Rising from the grave" has received a critical acclaim. He has visited various national and International film fastivals. He teaches English and Cinema at Renaissance College, Nagaon, Assam, India. He is the founder Secretary of Renaissance Cine Club. Contact mail: coolparthajit@rediffmail.com
