Movie Screening: Then Came Gandhi
The documentary begins with Gandhi's return to India in January 1915 after spending over two decades in South Africa. His arrival marked a significant turning point in the Indian freedom struggle, as he introduced the philosophy of nonviolent resistance, or satyagraha, to the Indian context. The film highlights his initial involvement in the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917, where he led farmers in Bihar against oppressive plantation practices.
Through archival footage and narration, "Then Came Gandhi" chronicles Gandhi's subsequent campaigns, including the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Salt March, and the Quit India Movement. The documentary emphasizes his unwavering commitment to nonviolence and his ability to unite diverse sections of Indian society in the collective pursuit of independence.