Storyville
Season 15 Episode 3 - Sex, Death and the Gods
The devadasi are Hindus who are married to god in childhood, and at puberty sold for sex. In this fascinating film by acclaimed director Beeban Kidron, we go on an intimate journey into the twilight world of the devadasi and meet the girls of Karnataka, southern India who are forced to live in this ancient tradition despite it having been declared illegal for more than 60 years. The documentary investigates the surprising history of this little-understood community, reveals their rich and privileged past as concubines to the princes and priests of India's ruling class and explores their heritage as dancers and entertainers.
Episodes in Season 15
Secrets of the Tribe
85 min
Pablo's Hippos
85 min
Sex, Death and the Gods
85 min
Meet the Climate Sceptics
85 min
American Idol - Reagan
85 min
Afghan Cricket Club - Out of the Ashes
85 min
The Man Who Fooled the Nazis
85 min
Kidult - Marathon Boy
85 min
Kidult: P-Star Rising
85 min
Kidult: Cuban Punch-Up - The Boys who Fought for Castro
85 min
China's Bleak House
85 min
Innocent! Paco & the Struggle for Justice
85 min
Knocking on Heaven's Door
85 min
Last Days of the Arctic: Capturing the Faces of the North
85 min
Pol Pot's Executioner: Welcome to Hell
85 min
Amnesty! When They Are All Free
85 min
Fight to Save the World: Sergio
85 min
Prosecutor
85 min
Law of the Dragon - Husband and Wife
85 min
Law of the Dragon - Love Thy Neighbour
85 min
Law of the Dragon - Death of an Only Child
85 min
Law of the Dragon - Mother and Son
85 min
Murder on a Sunday Morning
85 min
The Thin Blue Line
85 min
The Billion Dollar Art Heist
85 min
Client 9 - The Call Girl and the Governor
85 min
Deadline: The New York Times
85 min
Riding Giants
85 min
Bobby Fischer: Genius and Madman
85 min
The Interrupters - How to Stop a Riot
85 min
Inside Job
85 min
Barbados at the Races - Bajan Born and Bred
85 min
Barbados at the Races - The Jockey's Prayer
85 min
Barbados at the Races - Run Cat Run!
85 min
Barbados at the Races - The Favourite
85 min
