The Revolutionary Optimists

Name: The Revolutionary Optimists
Genre: Talk & Interview, Documentary, Arts
Released: June 17, 2013

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PBS | Air Date: June 17, 2013

Summary: The Season 14 finale features "The Revolutionary Optimists," about social activist Amlan Ganguly's work to empower poor children in India. Under his tutelage, young Sikha and Salim campaign to bring a community tap of potable water to their Kolkata slum, which is two miles away from the nearest source of drinkable water. Other children heThe Season 14 finale features "The Revolutionary Optimists," about social activist Amlan Ganguly's work to empower poor children in India. Under his tutelage, young Sikha and Salim campaign to bring a community tap of potable water to their Kolkata slum, which is two miles away from the nearest source of drinkable water. Other children he seeks to help are 12-year-old Kajal, who works at a brickyard; and teenage dancer Priyanka, who sees only one way to escape her abusive parents: marriage.… Expand

Genre(s): Talk & Interview, Documentary, Arts

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S14:E19. The Waiting Room; Let Me Down Easy
Air Date: October 21, 2013
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S14:E18. Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey
Air Date: September 30, 2013
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S14:E17. The Revolutionary Optimists
Air Date: June 17, 2013

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