Appiko - to embrace
In the tradition of Gandhi and the Chipko movement,they used direct action to save the forests of the Western Ghats. An inspirational story of a non-violent grass-roots movement that arose in the vilages of Southern India.
A half-hour documentary about environmental activism and tree-hugging featuring Sunderlal Bahuguna, Pandurang Hegde and Vandana Shiva.

Produced by John Seed & Ruth Rosenhek
for the
Rainforest Information Centre
Written, directed, shot & edited by Neil Pike. Assistant director: Ruth Rosenhek

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