New Delhi -- U.K.-based charity Survival International has appealed to James Cameron on behalf of the Dongria Kondh tribe in India's Orissa state whose story, according to Survival, "is uncannily similar to that of the Na'vi in 'Avatar.' "
In an ad released Monday with the title "Appeal to James Cameron -- Avatar is fantasy ... and real," Survival said, "The Dongria Kondh tribe in India are struggling to defend their land against a mining company hell-bent on destroying their sacred mountain. Please help the Dongria."
The ad also provides a link to a 10-minute film "Mine: Story of a Sacred Mountain" narrated by India-born British actress Joanna Lumley ("Absolutely Fabulous") that exposes the Dongria's plight. "We've watched your film -- now watch ours," the ad stated.
Survival explained how the Dongria, who live in the Niyamgiri Hills in Orissa state located on India's east coast, are battling against U.
In an ad released Monday with the title "Appeal to James Cameron -- Avatar is fantasy ... and real," Survival said, "The Dongria Kondh tribe in India are struggling to defend their land against a mining company hell-bent on destroying their sacred mountain. Please help the Dongria."
The ad also provides a link to a 10-minute film "Mine: Story of a Sacred Mountain" narrated by India-born British actress Joanna Lumley ("Absolutely Fabulous") that exposes the Dongria's plight. "We've watched your film -- now watch ours," the ad stated.
Survival explained how the Dongria, who live in the Niyamgiri Hills in Orissa state located on India's east coast, are battling against U.
- 2/9/2010
- by By Nyay Bhushan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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