India Awakes (2015)

India Awakes (2015) delves into the transformative journey of India, as renowned Swedish author and Cato Institute Senior Fellow Johan Norberg investigates the remnants of a colonial-era bureaucracy that once stifled progress. The documentary highlights how globalization and economic liberalization have fostered a dynamic social landscape, enabling greater mobility and ambition across different social strata. Norberg's narrative follows the inspiring stories of three individuals striving to enhance their lives, thereby challenging the entrenched caste system that has persisted for generations. India is experiencing a remarkable economic resurgence, with projections from Citigroup suggesting it could become the world's largest economy by 2050, surpassing both China and the United States. Historically, prosperity in India was largely confined to the politically connected and elite, leaving the majority of the population in poverty. However, since 1991, a significant shift has occurred, with 250 million people rising out of poverty and discovering new avenues to assert their personal and economic influence.