Men of Burden: Pedaling towards a Horizon

Men of Burden Pedaling towards a Horizon is a 2006 documentary film set in the city of Pondicherry in the Indian territory of Puducherry. The documentary uncovers the story of disappearing cycle rickshaw drivers living in abject poverty. Over time, the city has experienced a gradual reduction in the number of cycle rickshaws. thereby diminishing the chances of living for those who depend on them. What used to be one of the primary modes of transport in the city is now a fading memory with the few remaining ones staging a difficult survival. The film explores some of the ethical dimensions of man pulling man against the background of the increasingly menacing effects of motorised transport and air pollution. It also takes the viewer through the rickshaw mens journey of hope on the roads that have fostered them.

This project aims to tackle issues of multiple dimensions some key issues are to 1. Raise Socioeconomic status of rickshaw men in India, in the process, try to eradicate hunger and homelessness. 2. Revive cycle rickshaws in India 3. Reduce Environmental pollution 4. Promoting Sustainable transport in every nook and corner of India 5. Encourage studentsprofessionals to do their part in creating a better worldThe fund raising for the Men of Burden Cycle rickshaw Revival MOBCRR Project is also undertaken by Positive People Today which is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization, which aims to unite human beings all over the Earth on one simple principle POSITIVE THINKING. ........

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