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Storyville - Season 15 Episode 3 Sex, Death and the Gods

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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.

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First Air Date: Nov 15, 1997

Last Air date: Jun 18, 2024

Season: 28 Season

Episode: 660 Episode

Runtime: 85 minutes

IMDb: 7.57/10 by 7.00 users

Popularity: 27.891

Language: English

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