White Rainbow

I rented White Rainbow on the suggestion of a friend and I found it to be a really inspirational film. Although the film takes place in India and it is about women who have lost their husbands, I found the film to be relevant to me as it struck a chord with my own emotions. I too have been stigmatized and on the surface no one would know, but many of us carry unseen scars. This film made me realize that I can rise above my situations and I don't need to have other people tell me who I am or what I can do. I was also very interested in watching the special features on the DVD. When I see a film that is based on true events, it is nice to see the real people behind the story. I hope people will be motivated to help these women. Definitely worth the watch!

The White Rainbow is an powerful film about the inhumane treatment of widows in India. This story is about several widows who must face the fact that their society has no use for them. They can give into their fate or fight back. These widows decided they would some how find a way to fight back. Watching this film, I could relate to these women. I understand how important it is to have a voice about your own destiny. This film is a must see. The White Rainbow gives you courage to know we all have the power to change our lives, we just have to do it! THe film has an important message we all need to hear. The film is beautifully shot . A big thumbs up!

This film was absolutely amazing. The power of the film was incredible - there were so many times when I felt very connected with the characters, and my resulting emotion on the subject was astounding even to me. This film tackles a topic, widows in India, that has been addressed clinically, unemotionally, and factually, and takes all of the information that was gathered and gives it a human face by focusing on the story of only a few women who are representative of many. It brings awareness to a subject that often gets swept under the rug. The women's issues in this film are the same issues that face many different cultures, places, and times in History. They are, therefore, issues that touch upon us all, and that affect as all, whether directly or indirectly.

I HIGHLY recommend this film. It will almost certainly have an impact on any and all who watch it.

White Rainbow is a outstanding movie. It is so powerful, one cannot forget any of the scenes. The story is about widowed women in India, who are cast away by their families, including their children. They are shunned as if they were lepers and all they did was survive their husbands. This awful practice must have its roots in the very dark ages of India's history. It's unfathomable to the Western World! The plight of these women is heart-breaking, one can literally feel their pain and agony. One of the widows takes charge and luckily, being fairly rich, she is able to change the lives of some of the other widows. The story focuses on four women, each with her own tragic background. The end of the film is uplifting and gives us a glimmer of hope that things may change in the future. This is an absolute MUST-SEE film, terrifically directed and acted. 10 STARS!

This movie took daring to produce in portraying what 50 million widows are subjected to in India. I had just learned of their plight ten years ago and was appalled at what they were forced to go through. I thought such societal behavior was overcome decades ago.

This movie gives the simple truths of four lives and how they faced widowhood. I pray this work will wake up the leaders to reach out to this precious oppressed segment of their society. We need to remember that many of the widows of India also have children. Forcing them out creates millions of orphans. The bleed of the needs of these women and children is a weight that will hold back a country that is filled with so many gifted people who can do so much, but more importantly, deserve to be treated with respect as human beings. I am so pleased that some of their stories are being told here.