Folks, it turns out that River of Faith has done well, amassing 27K views on YouTube in its first 3 weeks [and 75K at the end of 6 weeks]. Which means it has even bested a whole lot of cat videos! Furthermore, I've been persuaded to offer it on Amazon.com for those who like DVDs, including institutions. Check out the DVD cover below (sans barcode and DVD logo). This should be up on Amazon in early April and ready to ship within days (I'll announce when it is). Also, for the first time ever, a magazine introduced me last week as "a documentary filmmaker". Watch out, you documentary filmmakers! :)
Update (25 April, 2013): The DVD on Amazon is now shipping!
I watched the video and then came here to record my opinion. The video has captured some impressive images. However I found your video on Kumbh Mela descriptive from your personal understanding rather than the true meaning of the event. Of-course no one can criticize you for that. When you present such information in the public domain, it can lead to misunderstanding and misrepresenting the truth and facts. It would have been appropriate that you had presented a fair view of the event or alternatively introduced the video with a narrative that this is your view on Kumbh Mela.
Then when I came here, I understood that you are one of those persons who relate with the views of persons like Arundahi Roy and so on. If this is correct, I know where you stand.
Whatever may be your objective of writing, a civilized person (I did not mean the so called western educated) should write with honesty and responsibility.
Regards
An Indian Optimist
Posted by: Indian Optimist | March 16, 2013 at 01:49 PM