POOP ON POVERTY

Set on the edge of the Thar desert and in the middle of world’s biggest camel fair, this film looks at the underbelly of one of the most visited and photographed tourist destinations in the world. The film highlight a challenge faced by 2.5 billion people on our planet everyday – access to cooking fuel. It is also a tribute to human ingenuity and sound environmental practice – turning animal waste into energy that reduces dependency on biomass and conserves natural resources.

Director: Vijay S. Jodha

Vijay S. Jodha is a writer, photographer and filmmaker based in New Delhi. He studied film making at New York University and has worked with directors Ang Lee and Mira Nair. He has received many honours and his films have been shown in over 200 countries and on 75 broadcast channels including CNN, BBC, PBS and Discovery. Alternative responses to his work include having a group show confiscated by the government and a police case that took six years to be dismissed by the courts.

Specifications

Film Type:Documentary, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
Runtime:6 minutes
Completion Date:May 1, 2013
Country of Origin:South Africa