Calcutta is one of India’s largest cities. Paul Cox’s camera explores the lives of the poorest of its inhabitants. Filled with the vibrant sounds of Indian music, the culture of the people of Calcutta is rich and vital despite the harsh conditions in which they live.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
305648
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poverty
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)