Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 1997
College/Unit
WVU College of Law
Abstract
This Article examines the 1982 film Gandhi. Although it took factual liberties with Gandhi's life, Professor DiSalvo concludes that it accurately conveyed Gandhi's dedication to self-suffering and philosophy of non-violence. The Article analyzes excerpts from the film which illustrate Gandhi's five fundamental beliefs on the spirituality and politics of suffering. Those beliefs are in suffering as a weapon, as empowerment, as self-interest, as propaganda, and as reconciliation. The film Gandhi also masterfully introduced millions to Gandhi's life, message, and legacy.
Original Publication Title
Oklahoma City Law Review
Digital Commons Citation
DiSalvo, Charles R., "Gandhi: The Spirituality and Politics of Suffering" (1997). Law Faculty Scholarship. 10.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/law_faculty/10
Source Citation
Charles DiSalvo, Gandhi: The Spirituality and Politics of Suffering, 22 Okla. City L. Rev. 51 (1997).
Comments
This article is included in the Research Repository @ WVU with the permission of the Oklahoma City Law Review.