Barah Pal: 12 Castes of Gypsy Artists from New Delhi, India

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A 30-minute ethnographic documentary about a colony of gypsy artists in New Delhi, India by Jennifer Rosen.


12 castes of gypsy artists ended their nomadic tradition nearly 50 years ago to squat in New Delhi. Now the slum is being dismantled for rehabilitation. These are the last months of Kathputli Colony as the residents know it with an uncertain future ahead…
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Damien DeBarra was born in the late 20th century and grew up in Dublin, Ireland. He now lives in London, England where he shares a house with four laptops, three bikes and a large collection of chairs.