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Welsh actor and filmmaker Kenneth Griffith (1921–2006) was a passionate admirer of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, describing him as a great liberator and a statesman of the oppressed. He produced and directed a 1996 BBC documentary, The Untouchable (also referred to as a film on Ambedkar), to highlight his life and mission.
Documentary Focus: Griffith, known for his historical documentaries, intended to produce a film on Ambedkar as a key figure in Indian history, aimed at informing a wider audience about the anti-caste leader, notes India Today.
BBC Film "The Untouchable": The documentary was aired on BBC 2 on October 12, 1996, focusing on Ambedkar's life, his fight against caste, and his legacy, say Global Indian Stories and IMDb.
"The Untouchable" (1996) IMDB Description: The film was a dedicated effort to explore the challenges Ambedkar faced and his intellectual contributions to social justice, as shown in IMDb.
Griffith's work aimed to bring the narrative of Dr. Ambedkar to a global audience, highlighting his stature not just as an Indian leader but as a worldwide figure for the oppressed.
Actor and film-maker Kenneth Griffith travels to India to tell the story of Babasaheb Ambedkar, leader of the Dalits or 'Untouchables' (The lowest caste in India.) Originally aired on BBC2 in 1996. Griffith became the president of the International Ambedkar Association.
Directed by Michel Pearce.
Actor and film-maker Kenneth Griffith travels to India to tell the story of Babasaheb Ambedkar, leader of the Dalits or 'Untouchables' (The lowest caste in I...