The Slumdog Children of Mumbai has been nominated for three craft BAFTAs
Nick Read nominated for Factual Photography BAFTA (Slumdog Children of Mumbai)
Nick Read nominated for Factual Director BAFTA (Slumdog Children of Mumbai)
Jay Taylor nominated for Factual Editing BAFTA (Slumdog Children of Mumbai)
Filmed over three months, throughout the monsoon, by award-winning film-maker Nick Read, we witness the bravery, resourcefulness and extraordinary resilience of these children, as they grow up long before they should.
The Slumdog Children of Mumbai tells the moving stories of Deepa, Salaam, and twins Hussan & Hussein. Four children caught up in the maelstrom of life on the streets and in the slums of Mumbai.
Latest News and Updates on the children
UPDATE MARCH 2011
DEEPA
Deepa is doing really well. She is now going to school regularly and is really enjoying it and making good progress. We have finished building Deepa and her family a new house and they now also have both running water and electricity. We have managed to get all the documentation for the family in place too, which is a big thing for them - birth certificates, income tax card and even a bank account. These may seem like ordinary things, but have been very difficult for the family to process because up until now they’ve had no proof of identity.
We also arranged driving lessons for Ravi, Deepa's 20-year-old uncle, and have got him his driving license. We are now trying to find him a job as a driver, which will mean even more stability for the family.
Updates on Salaam and Hussan & Hussein will follow shortly.
Many thanks for your continued support.
