The Circle
          Directed by Philippa Frisby
        
				The Circle: Where yoga ignites hope and second chances for Mumbai’s street children.
        
				
				
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		Overview
- Genre
- Contemporary Issues and Social Issues
- Synopsis
- 'The Circle' is a documentary shot over two years about the transformational power of yoga in curing drug addiction in Mumbai's street children. It follows a Dharavi rehab center, detailing the harrowing pasts and gradual reform of four vulnerable boys. We see their recovery from living on the streets and addiction, rebuilding self-esteem and hope. Run by former addicts, it's a moving, ultimately uplifting tale of the human spirit turning life full circle. 
- Stage
- finished
- Running time
- 64 minutes
Credits
- Philippa Frisby ... Director, Producer, Writer
Production Details
- Prod. Co.
- Indigo Eye Productions
- Country
- India
- Years of Production
- 2
- Locations
- Maharashtra
Distribution Details
- Release year
- 2018
- Festivals
- Delhi International Film Festival, Jaipur International Film Festival, The Monthly Film Festival, Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, Calcutta International Cult Film Festival, Unrestricted View Film Festival, Barcelona Planet Film Festival, Near Nazareth
- Awards
- ‘Best Documentary’ at Delhi International Film Festival 2018, ‘Best Documentary’ at Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2018, ‘Special Jury Mention’ award at Jaipur International Film Festival 2018, ‘Best Documentary’ Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
- Language
- English, Hindi, Marathi
- Subtitles
- English
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