Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Anand Patwardhan's 'The World is Family' Documentary
Anand Patwardhan made a movie called 'The World is Family' to show what really happened in India's past.
It's like a home movie for the country, showing his family over many years and telling important stories.
He wants people to know the truth, especially about the time of India's independence and the people involved, like Gandhi.
The movie shows that some people are trying to change the history books.
It includes family moments and shows how people lived together before a big split in the country.
Anand Patwardhan's documentary, 'The World is Family,' explores family history and national events.
The film documents the filmmaker's family over 30 years, offering a personal and political narrative.
Patwardhan made the documentary to counter what he sees as a rewriting of Indian history.
The film includes footage of Anand's family, including interactions with his parents.
The documentary features perspectives on the Partition and Gandhi's legacy.
- Who
- Anand Patwardhan, the filmmaker and his family.
- What
- Documentary film 'The World is Family' exploring family history and historical events.
- When
- The documentary was filmed over 30 years.
- Where
- The film was screened in various locations including Jawahar Bhavan, New Delhi.
- Why
- To counter rewritten history and share a first-person narrative of the Independence movement.
Historical Perspective
Rewriting History
Independence Movement
Historical Perspective
Socialist, secularists, and democrats won Indian independence.
Rewriting History
Communal forces like RSS and Muslim League were collaborating with the British.
Gandhi's Legacy
Historical Perspective
Gandhi improved himself by learning from his mistakes.
Rewriting History
Gandhi is distorted in today's India.
- Film Title
- The World is Family (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam)
- Duration
- 96 minutes
- Award Won
- Best Feature Documentary (New York Indian Film Festival)
- Main Focus
- Family history, national events, and Gandhi's legacy
- Filmmaker's Age
- 75 years old