Have we learned anything from this Nirbhaya case?How far can this all go and what we have learned and what we haven't, is a different question but what this documentary illuminates across our minds that is sitting across the world is that no matter what happens should really happen in this way or not.Have we learned anything from this Nirbhaya case or is this documentary a farce?I think most of the Indian society will never learn and this case is just another but a bit more highlighted one, because after that a lot more occurred and ratio and intentions never fell down.RAPE is serious issue not just for females but also of the govt. that isn't taking it seriously otherwise this would have been last in this field of crime and the death penalty should be the warning sign for rapists around.BUT NO, NOTHING OF THAT SORT HAPPENED.So, this BBC documentary is just another munching stuff that never compels us ask the Indian Govt. why rapes are occurring after such vicious incident and so much of shame in the world politics.

I was 17 when this incident happened when I was still in college. It affected me in ways I cannot explain. I remember being angry and every one I know was angry. People in my college organized prayers and vigils in the wake of the incident.We were told about the details of the this gruesome event. My own emotions went from uncontrollable rage to a feeling of powerlessness for not being able to do anything. "Nirbhaya"(fearless) as we called her, was no different from my own sister who is also a med student. She was ambitious, affectionate and hardworking. The weeks following the incident were intense, everyone was talking about it. 2 to 3 pages on all major news papers were covering rape. I remember the older people saying it was nothing like they have ever seen. The trail was sped up and the perpetrators were sentenced to death. Rape still today is reported in the front pages of Indian newspapers. Its a real problem and there is still a very long way to go.The international media eventually took notice, and started reporting world wide. Then came the problem, people in the west have started taking notice and terms such as "rape culture" "rape problem" and "rape capital" started to emerge. I myself was called a rapist more than once on the internet by some one claiming to be from the west. Their intention of course(or hopefully) was that this would force the people/govt to act. This put people on the defensive, making them quote rape statistics which again made them look like they are denying the problem. I wouldn't go into details of how it is exactly hurting the feminist movement in India. Leslie udwin's movie somewhat seems to be along those lines. It was meant for an international audience hence it could have been more detailed. Some Indians saw it as demeaning and showing only a part of the country. The credit for highlighting this issue and forcing the Indian govt to change rape laws in the country goes to Indian feminist and the fight forward will be by them and them only. Not by keyboard warriors sitting in their homes in the west. Leslie udwin seems to me as nothing but an opportunistic person causing more harm than good. This film is not that well researched either. It doesn't tell the history of rape law in India or doesn't go into the details of the patriarchal mentality.It also doesn't tell the class divide in India either, where in how old and new India are clashing. To me it seems like a movie where people watching can go "I'm glad that I wasn't born there". No solution was presented. There was also some "white" lady from London describing India as if the producers can't find an Indian to do the job and do it better. "Nirbhaya's" ordeal is an eye opener, This country will never be the same as it was before this event. The solution to equality is long and difficult. Also, This documentary was banned in India because of the statements made by the person under death row. The first trail of these men was some what a media trail. The appeals court wants to make sure correct justice is served with out it being a media controlled event.

This film is so powerful-- I can see why it has the support of Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn and Meryl Streep. It is hard to get it out of your head once you see it-- and you shouldn't, you should act and be part of this important movement. The editing was brilliant, the access unbelievable and the content quite horrifying. The events will hopefully move the world to change. Leslee Udwin does an fantastic job of not only telling this really difficult story. The film is just over 60 minutes but it feels like it ends at precisely the right moment-- when you want just a little more. Kudos to all involved. This could go down as one of the most important documentaries of this century and it would certainly be deserving.

First of all I don't know what exactly is offensive in this and whom it may offend. If we expect the accused to be respectful to women or not say offensive things towards women ( which even the defense lawyer so proudly supports), then we are bound to be disappointed. There has always been discrimination on gender basis in India , so nothing should be expected from these people.Actually not their fault most people are brought up with these values. Lady in the Documentary says education is the best way to tackle the problems India faces , but I think poor people for whom making both ends meet is a very difficult task and asking these people and their children to go for 'not so important' education' may be a difficult task. So if my opinion was to be taken it should more be about making strict laws,ensuring better law and order in the country and teaching our younger generations about equality not just on gender basis but on caste basis too . Controlling population would help too.