Writing with Fire

Everyone involved is aware of the hostility they face, and their energy and fortitude is astonishing.

Perhaps most heartening about Writing With Fire is how the film doesn’t discount the personal toll on these women. Crusaders though they may be, they voice throughout the film their deep doubts and fears.

Writing With Fire is not just an empathetic look at women who are breaking the barriers...It is also a masterclass for aspiring young journalists, a refresher course for the seniors and a much-needed shot of inspiration for the weary and cynical brigade.

For a primer on Indian politics, you could do worse than start here.

"Writing With Fire" is an underdog story with a real fighting spirit and an impossible-to-root-against team at its center.

I'm fascinated by these women who cover dangerous ground - treading centuries of patriarchy and caste prejudice with measure and grace. I can't wait to meet them in real life.

"Writing With Fire" is an inspiring chronicle of these fearless women and their fight for the truth. Captivating and riveting, this documentary never backs down, showing both the struggles and triumphs of the journalists.

We will hardly find a story as inspiring, powerful, and moving as that of these working class women who, against everything and everyone, do journalism out of sheer honesty and conviction. [Full review in Spanish]

Thanks to this project we get to witness the way that these valiant women unveil local corruption, bringing attention to the long-established inequalities and injustices… that come with a reactionary government. [Full review in Spanish]

This is a powerful, thought-provoking, and feel-good documentary that humbles, inspires, and reminds audiences of the importance of journalism.