Abstract
Broadly speaking, development apparently intends to improve the livelihoods of the poor and marginalised people. However, this paper assesses whether this is always the case. Could development come at a price? If yes, who pays the price? This paper investigates this further based on cinematic representations of three non-fiction documentary videos: Drowned Out (2002), Dying for a Bargain (2013), and Black Gold (2006). Interpretive analyses of the storylines of these videos suggest that despite the promises of making a positive change for the better, development, often in practice, might affect the poorest through unfair wage and calls for ‘sacrifices’ for a so-called larger common good.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Visual Studies |
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Publication status | Published - 6 Sept 2019 |
Keywords
- Development
- video
- poor
- India
- Ethiopia
- Bangladesh
- coffee
- ready-made garments (RMG)