Controversy Surrounds 'The Kerala Story': ISIS Recruitment Film Divides India
"The Kerala Story," a film about three women from Kerala who are abducted and recruited by ISIS, has been banned in some Indian states while others encourage it. The film has grossed $5.6 million to date, despite poor critical reviews. The Producers Guild of India has objected to the bans, calling for all relevant authorities to address the frequent phenomenon of films being denied their right to unfettered, nation-wide exhibition despite having duly complied with regulatory requirements.