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Leslee Udwin (born 1957) is a Jewish British filmmaker, actress, director, producer and human rights activist.
Our Story. Founded by filmmaker turned education activist, Leslee Udwin, this global initiative was the result of the insights she discovered during the making of her documentary, India’s Daughter.
Leslee Udwin was born in 1957 in Savyon, Israel. She is an actress and producer, known for East Is East (1999), Eldorado (1992) and Shadow of the Noose (1989).
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Leslee Udwin directed and produced India's Daughter, a film about the gang rape and murder of a medical student in Delhi that sparked outrage and debate on gender inequality in India. The film features interviews with the victim's family, the assailants, their lawyers, and advocates, and won several awards.
Leslee Udwin is a documentary filmmaker who made India's Daughter, a film about the 2012 gang-rape and murder of Jyoti Singh in Delhi. The film was banned by the Indian government, but Udwin talks about her motivation, challenges, and activism in this interview.
Mar 14, 2015 · The horrific crime and the debate it ignited are the focus of the new documentary “India’s Daughter” by British filmmaker Leslee Udwin. Yahoo News and Finance anchor Bianna Golodryga sat down...
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Apr 2, 2015 · Leslee Udwin is a film-maker who made India's Daughter, a documentary about the 2012 Delhi gang rape case. She talks to Sonia Faleiro about her personal and professional journey, her anger and activism, and the ban of her film in India.
