The documentary film Unseen Faces, Unheard Voices showcase the impacts of the boom in aquaculture on women in the floodplain regions of the Indian coastal state of West Bengal. Shot in the remote villages of Purba Medinipur, the film throws light on how traditionally women were involved in aquaculture in this rural landscape.
With changes in land-use-pattern and as agriculture makes way for aquaculture women stand to lose on many fronts. Therefore, the documentary makes a pitch to policy makers, researchers and institutions to adopt a gender inclusive and a precautionary approach to actualise sustainable development in the sector.
The film is available for free download at: https://demo2.icsf.net/resources/unseen-faces-unheard-voices-women-and-aquaculture-purba-medinipur-west-bengal/