Storyville - Season 19 - Eps 10: India's Daughter

2015-03-0485 min⭐ 7.6/10

The story of the brutal gang rape and murder of 23-year-old medical student Jyoti on a moving bus in Delhi in 2012, and the unprecedented protests and riots which this horrific event ignited throughout India, leading to the demand for changes in attitudes towards women. The film examines the values and mindsets of the rapists, and interviews the two lawyers who defended the men convicted of Jyoti's rape and murder.

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About Storyville

Storyville

Title: Storyville

First Air Date: 1997-11-15

Last Air Date: 2025-10-28

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 7.6/10 (from 7 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 30

Total Episodes: 758

Network: BBC Four BBC Two

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: BBC Four

Synopsis

Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago. Screening over 340 films, from some 70 different countries, the strand has garnered a staggering array of awards: five Oscars, 15 Griersons, three Peabodys and two International Emmys. In true, unique, Storyville style, the new series promises to deliver the strand's usual eclectic mix of compelling stories from across the globe.

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