Manjeet Sarka r is an internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian who has been featured b y The Guardian\, Christian Science Monitor\, The Print\, Brut and more. He is the first comedian from the Dalit community and rural India to tour nati onally\, with his show Untouchable unveiling the unspoken experiences of In dia’s silenced majority\, turning sad or taboo situations into revelation t hrough laughter. He was also the first comedian to represent India at the U nited Nations 75th anniversary for the Declaration of Human Rights in Bangk ok\, Thailand.
Untouchable: Laughing Out Caste is Sa rkar’s first featured length documentary that covers his groundbreaking jou rney\, capturing his unique perspective on rural and urban life\, caste\, a nd class. Through personal interviews\, the documentary offers a glimpse in to the lives of individuals affected by caste-based discrimination\, couple d with the voices of diverse comedians\, fostering understanding and reflec tion. Between insightful jokes and razor-sharp wit\, the documentary highli ghts the universality of issues faced by marginalized communities and the t ransformative power of artistic expression.
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