Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Documentary on Farmers Protest Pulled From India Doc Fest
Imagine a film festival where they show interesting documentaries.
Two films were supposed to be shown, but the government said no.
One of the films was about farmers protesting in India a few years ago.
The other film was about an 11-year-old boy.
The people in charge of the festival decided to remove the films.
The festival is still happening, but without these specific movies.
The festival organizers believe it is important to show films that make people think and talk about important topics.
A documentary about the 2020-21 farmers' protests was pulled from India Doc Fest.
The Modi government denied permission for the documentary's public screening.
The film, "Farming the Revolution", won an award at Hot Docs 2024.
Another film, "My Sweet Land", was also withdrawn.
The India Doc Fest will continue with other titles and events.
- Who
- Organizers of India Doc Fest and Nishtha Jain
- What
- A documentary on farmers’ protests was pulled from the India Doc Fest after the government denied permission.
- When
- The festival was scheduled from October 26-28.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- The government denied permission for screening the documentary, likely due to its subject matter.
- Event
- India Doc Fest
- Films Withdrawn
- Farming the Revolution, My Sweet Land
- Director of 'Farming the Revolution'
- Nishtha Jain
- Reason for Withdrawal
- Government denial of screening permission
- Original Premiere
- Hot Docs 2024
- Festival Dates
- October 26-28
- Location
- New Delhi