Film
Lagaan
- 4PM
This epic Bollywood super-spectacle stars Indian icon Aamir Khan as a 19th-century farmer who wagers his struggling village’s fate on a make-or-break cricket match against the racist British colonialists whose taxes are threatening to destroy the community. A joyous riot of color, movement, and music, Lagaan is a modern Indian classic delivering breathtaking entertainment alongside a rousing, up-with-the-people message.
Intro by writer Devika Girish
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