The Human Toll (Land being taken away from farmers to build car factories)

Chapter Four (of five chapters) featured on National Geographic’s website, provides an intimate look at a new superhighway linking its four major cities bringing the old and new India into jarring proximity with its complications. Farmers and villagers in Singur district near Calcutta, clash with West Bengal police near the Tata factory grounds. The farmers did not agree to give up their land for compensation so the government confiscated the land anyway, attacked and built a wall to keep them out. 

Produced for National Geographic while working on Fast Lane To The Future magazine story by photojournalist Ed Kashi and writer Don Belt.  Production Advisor & Photo Editor Gail Fisher, Photography by Ed Kashi, Cinematography by Vinay Didee, Produced by Julie Winokur in four chapters on nationalgeographic.com. providing an intimate look at India’s new highway system.  

Recognition--- 

Association of Magazine Media MPA Digital Awards

Best Online Video Series ––2008, Picture of the Year International (POYi) Documentary Video

Project of the Year––2007 Third Place

Picture of the Year International (POYi) Online Publications Best Use National Geographic Magazine––2007

Communication Arts Photography Annual––2008