Thou Shalt Not Steel

47 mins | Documentary Film | English, Kannada | English Subtitles | 2023

In 2016 there was massive uproar towards the construction of a steel flyover in Bangalore. This documentary feature takes us through the backstories leading up to the ‘Steel Flyover Beda’ (We Don’t Want A Steel Flyover) protest, the grassroots mobilization and solidarity that ensued, and the ultimate cancellation of the project by the state government.

Through the voices and perspectives of various stakeholders, the film explores the larger issues of citizen participation, public accountability, and environmental justice in the context of the city’s rapid urbanization and development.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.

In collaboration with Faces Of Bengaluru