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Honorable M Gandhi.

Seth Dada Abdullah Haji Adam, our business associate in South Africa...

...has a big case in the court here...

...and we have engaged the best lawyers and barristers here.

As we do not have any one who understands our language.

If you send brother Mohandas here...

...he will be useful to us.

If they already have lawyers &...

...barristers, what will you do?

You will be another employee.

Anything is better than the...

...corruption of our courts here Isn't it?

But it is not even a year since you came back from London.

Look, they are going to pay me 100 pounds plus all my expenses.

And it is going to be for a few months!

I don't think you should go!

Hari, don't put so much water on the Basil. It will die.

Come here.

You should stay here that is what I feel.

What am I going to do here in Rajkot?

The children will miss you.

And what about you?

I think it must be him.

Seth Dada Abdullah?

Mr Gandhi?

I am Dada Abdullah.

Welcome, this is Gandhi.

This is Mr. Rustomjee & Mr. Sayyad.

Hello. - Hello.

I thought it might be you but...

...you are in European dress.

And I'm a little confused.

It is my normal dress.

Come let us take your luggage.

I will manage.

Is the hotel far from here? - Hotel?

You will stay with us at my house.

Please, come with me.

Did you have a good trip?

Yes.

How far is it to Pretoria? I could leave straight away.

There is no hurry. My advocate will let me know where to meet.

About the case I know that someone...

...who owes you 40000 pounds and...

...refuses to pay - That someone is his own cousin...

...Mr. Tyeb Haji Khan Mohammed. It is quite a scandal isn't it?

But before you go to Pretoria, you will need to understand...

...all the facets or else Mr. Tyeb will try to influence you.

Besides, I also need to know your abilities.

How shall I begin?

I will take you to the court here.

It is not like anything you have seen in Bombay.

Good morning, Mr. Escombe. - Hello, Abdulla.

This is Mr. Gandhi Bar at law from London - Hello.

Mr. Escombe, he is our attorney. - Soon to be Attorney General.

Mr. Gandhi is from Bombay.

He is going to fight my case in Pretoria.

May he sit with you in court?

Why not?

Come Mr. Gandhi.

Who is that next to you, Mr. Escombe?

Mr. Gandhi from Bombay Member at bar.

Mr. Gandhi, remove your hat!

Your honor, this is a turban.

It is worn be all advocates in India.

I don't care, take it off.

But according to customs...

...I will show disrespect to you if I remove it.

I would rather leave the court.

Mr. Gandhi!

Mr. Gandhi! If you please!

You were wearing a turban also.

He didn't ask you to remove yours.

We Muslims are allowed to wear our turbans in court...

...and Indians are not.

Then I should remove my turban, and wear a hat.

No, Mr. Gandhi, you retain your turban as we do ours.

What am I getting into here?

I came here to fight your case.

Not to start fighting in courts.

Do be careful.

Don't let Mr. Tyeb steal any secrets from you

But I must get in touch with him.

What ever for?

He is your cousin.

Don't you think it will be better to go in for a mutual settlement?

Not with him I cannot trust him.

He doesn't keep his word.

The train is about to leave.

All the passengers are requested to board the train.

Tell me do you have anything to read?

Here take this. This is the English translation of Koran.

I am sure it will inspire you -Thank you.

As soon as you reach Pretoria send me a telegram.

See you.

Bye.

Ticket. Show me your ticket, please.

Hey Coolie, what are you doing here?

Conductor, there is a dam coolie in my compartment.

You are in the wrong compartment.

All natives sit in a van.

I was issued a ticket for this compartment.

And I insist on going it!

No, you won't!

I will not leave this compartment.

Where does it say, reserved for Europeans only. Please, show me.

Get off the train

Don't argue with us. This is not for you.

I will not leave.

I'll protest to the authorities.

In the luggage van, that's for you.

And why should you not fight in the cause of Allah.

For those who are weak...

...and are oppressed.

Men women and children whose cries. Oh Lord, rescue us.

These people are oppressors. And raise for us too Mr. Thee.

For one who will protect.

Johannesburg. Pretoria.

Johannesburg. Pretoria.

All the passengers traveling to Johannesburg...

...and Pretoria get into this coach.

Where to? - Pretoria

This ticket is not valid, this was for yesterday's trip.

My principal had wired for change.

And the name is not Sammy. Please, change to Gandhi.

Oh yes, Gandhi.

You can travel on the coach top.

Aren't there any seats inside?

Only for Europeans, no natives and coolies.

Sammy, you can take my seat next to the coachman.

I will travel inside.

Now get on or we will leave without you.

Come on! Come on!

Come on! Come on!

Come on! Come on!

Come on! Come on!

Stop. Stop.

Sammy sit down there, I want to sit out and smoke.

I will do no such thing.

You forced me to sit out here.

This is now my seat.

Be quiet you coolie, idiot!

Get down here...

How dare you back answer me? Take this! Take this!

Trying to ape gentlemen!

Stop it! Stop it or I will report you.

Enough please!

Are you going to let him go or aren't you?

Hey you. - Yes, sir.

Get down I want to smoke!

Come on! Come on!

Mr. Gandhi come in.

I hope you had a pleasant journey

I need to be refreshed, Mr. Baker.

Please have a seat?

I can't find a single hotel... I had a tiff enroute.

I am afraid there is a fearful amount of color prejudice here.

I may be able to find you lodgings.

But I'm afraid they may not be up to your standards.

I know a poor widow who will take you in, as she needs money.

Should we go and have a look

So when do I start working here, Mr. Baker?

It will be a pity we won't be able to use you as a barrister.

But you can assist me in communicating with Mr. Abdullah

That will make things easier.

Are you a Muslim like Abdullah?

No. A Hindu I am afraid I don't know much about my religion...

...forget about other religions.

I am keen to make a study of all religions.

Good!

Some of us meet everyday at church at 1 just to pray together.

Perhaps, you would like to join us.

Yes!

Let us pray.

Our gracious and most merciful God.

You will show the true path to our new brother who has joined.

And grant him, our Lord...

...the peace thou has shown us...

And may the Lord Jesus who died on the cross, to redeem us...

...from our sins, & save us from damage.

Save him also & all this we pray...

...in the name of our Lord Christ, our saviour. Amen.

Amen.

What is it you are putting round your neck, is it a talisman?

That is from my mother.

Does it have religious significance?

Yes, in a way.

Superstition You shouldn't be wearing charms round your neck.

Why don't you take it off?

It will wear off with time.

All this binds you to superstition& ignorance.

You should free yourself from it, Mr. Gandhi.

Come to Christ - If I am called, I will.

God bless you!

Where do you think you are going, you coolie.

Get lost! Get out of here!

Don't you know this is president Kruger's house?

A coolie cannot pass by from here.

What do you think you are doing?

Pushing him like that!

I told him this is the house of Mr. Kruger, the President

No coolie is allowed on the pavement.

I hope you are all right Sir? - Yes.

You know who this is?

This man is a barrister, a man of a very high status.

They need to be taught a lesson. Why don't you take him to court?

I'll be happy to give testimony.

I don't wish to charge him.

He is just following orders.

All colored people are the same to him.

Did you hear that?

Sorry, sir, I was just doing my duty, sir.

That was a very Christian act, Mr. Gandhi.

Is forgiveness a Christian monopoly, Mr. Baker?

Hello, Mr. Tyeb - Hello.

Who are you, young man?

Mohandas Gandhi.

And I am working on Mr. Abdullah's case against you.

And he asked you to come and see me, sit down. - No.

He asked me to avoid you if I could.

He was afraid you may influence me in your favor.

My cousin is a very suspicious man.

May I make a suggestion? Won't it be better for you both...

...of you to come to a mutual agreement.

With Abdullah?

There is no harm in trying you don't want to spend time...

...and money on a court case, do you? - Abdullah wants to do this.

Then how can I come to an agreement with Abdullah?

He expects me to sell of my assets and go bankrupt...

To repay him

Do you know what will be my image in the community?

Please, consider it. - Considered!

Have some sherbet.

Thanks.

I have heard you have a lot of influence over the Indians here.

Somewhat like?

It will be good to discuss the problems Indians face here.

I have been here for two days & it has been difficult.

Do you think you can arrange for a meeting?

I think it would help.

I feel the same.

To your left.

I see all this bothers you. - Why doesn't it bother you?

Many things bother us.

But the government just doesn't care.

I think that was an English Lady.

Must say it is very clean. - It would be.

The municipality cleans those areas. They don't clear ours.

Why? Don't you pay your taxes?

Surely, but they do not clean our roads.

Then we should do it ourselves.

You are a strange man.

My cousin fights a case against me, yet you defend me.

And now you want me to pick up the broom...

...and clean the streets?

But it was to get in touch with you...

Get in touch with your cousin Yes?!

Okay?

You don't worry about it.

Take this. - No, thanks. I'll forget it like you do.

Here, take this. - Thank you.

Friends

May I have your attention, please?

We have gathered here to bid farewell to our friend, M. Gandhi.

He has been here with us for a few months & in the...

...short period of time, he has endeared himself to us.

He has achieved a great deal He had Mr. Abdullah and Mr. Tyeb...

...to talk to each other. They are settling the case out of court!

Mr. Gandhi, that was a real miracle you did.

No. No. - He has got our people in Pretoria to get together...

...talk about our problems, & find solutions to these problems.

Mr. Gandhi, we will miss you.

One minute, Mr. Gandhi.

Do you know anything about this bill?

What bill? - The new Indian franchise bill...

...put up in the Natal Parliament.

How does that concern us?

It does

You are about to lose your vote - What? - What is its use anyway?

Harry asked to vote for him once and he won.

This time they haven't voted for anyone.

How does it matter now, if they take away the vote?

This is the first nail in the coffin.

First you will lost your right to vote.

Then your right to trade, then your right to property.

And finally your right to stay here as British citizens.

You mean they will take us all out?

We must consult Harry Escombe.

He is the one who has introduced the bill.

Then you must take up the case.

How can I? I shall be leaving soon.

But there are so many young Indians who can take the case.

There are, but they are Christians.

So what? - Let us be frank.

They are not like us. - What difference does it make?

Has it mattered, that you are a Muslim, he is Parsee, & I Hindu.

Why should it matter that...

...they are Christians, Tamil or Telegu?

Stay Mr. Gandhi, postpone your going.

I think you will be able to do something.

Are you worried about the money?

We can pay, whatever are the legal fees.

Don't worry all of us can pay.

No, I will not take any fees.

But I will need money for other things.

But the first thing we should do...

...is to get the speaker of the assembly to postpone...

...any further discussion on the Bill...

...until we present our petition on the bill.

We must get signatures to the petition from all Indians...

...including Christians, I am going to need help from all of you.

So you will stay? - Yes...

...but only for a month.

Good morning, Mr. Escombe - Good morning gentlemen. - Good morning.

What brings you to my neighborhood? - House renting!

He is going to be your neighbor.

Is it? - May we get something down the road there?

No gentlemen, let me not detain you.

One moment, Wonder I could speak to you about a matter.

Mr. Gandhi is planning to register as a barrister.

Would you mind proposing his name?

Well... - We will pay the usual fees of course

We'll give. - That won't be necessary...

Mr. Gandhi, I will see you in my chamber.

I must apologize for this informality. - Okay.

I don't think he'll agree.

Don't worry. He'll do it. We've done a lot of favors to him.

Your honor, of the Natal Law Society I beg to submit the legal...

...profession is reserved for Europeans.

The law as it stands makes no distinction between.

Europeans and others The court has therefore no...

...objection to have Mr. Gandhi to act as an attorney.

We accept his application.

Mr. Gandhi you can take the oath...

I... tell me your name.

I Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi...

...swear - swear...

...that I will truly & honestly demean myself...

...that I will truly & honestly demean myself...

...in the practice of law.

According to the best of my knowledge and ability.

According to the best of my knowledge and ability.

And further... - And further...

...that I will be faithful to Her Majesty's Colony of Natal...

...that I will be faithful to Her Majesty's Colony of Natal...

You must now submit to the rules of the court...

With regard to dress worn by practicing attorneys...

You cannot wear a turban...

As your honor pleases...

Why did you take your turban off?

Earlier you had refused.

I was a visitor then, now I am an officer of this court.

I cannot disregard a custom.

It is important not to compromise on matters of principles.

Principles may be the same, but...

...the circumstances are different - But can't we by the...

But why quibble on minor matters?

There are larger issues at stake.

There is still a lot to be done.

Do you think a month will be enough?

Maybe you will have to stay longer.

I have already considered that...

...it has taken more than a month to get 10,000 signatures.

We need to form a regular association.

Something like the Indian National Congress.

Yes. - Good.

Friends,

The Natal Indian Congress is born of this day...

...August 22, 1894.

I thank you for electing me President...

...and Mr. Gandhi at my side, as honorary secretary...

...my job will be made easy.

Mr. Gandhi.

Would you like to present the aims & objectives of the Congress?

Our first aim is to bring about better understanding. - Speak up!

Our first aim is to bring about better understanding between...

...people of color and Europeans in the colony.

Second, spread information about Indian conditions here.

Third, to air out grievances, and resort to constitutional means...

...in resolving them.

Fourth, to enquire into the conditions of indentured Indians...

...and to have them overcome their hardships.

Is this office to help Indians?

They told me so in the bazaar.

What happened? Keep the chair here.

Mr. Peters is my master. But he is not a good man.

This morning he beat me and beat me...

2 teeth are broken, you must help me...

...otherwise I'll die.

He is in need of help.

He is indentured to one Mr. Peters.

First get a doctor to address his wounds.

Try Doctor Booth and make sure you get a certificate of...

...his injuries. Don't worry, we will take care of you.

We will take you to a magistrate and make a complaint.

And we will get you released from the contract...

...by your new kind master

What is your name?

Balasundaram. I have no money.

Don't worry, we have money.

There are many others like me.

Why did your employer beat you?

I had gone mad, sir.

My baby. Was burnt.

My master gave no medicine.

Everyday, my baby cried.

Where was your baby?

In the stable - In the stable?

We sleep in the stable. - How many of you?

Eight, sir - Eight women?

No, I am the only women. Rest were all men.

There are 3 Indians and 4 natives.

And your baby was all alone in the stable?

I was only allowed to feed him at midday.

Jadubansi. Lady wants you.

First let me feed my baby. He is hungry.

She wants you just now.

The cat is troubling me a lot these days.

I keep my husband under control.

It is very important.

Oh God.

You clumsy girl, now look what you have done.

You will go without rations and wages for the week.

What are you looking at? Leave

My baby died, sir.

I had to go back to work.

And I was beaten!

They thrashed me.

And he gave me no food.

What would you like to do now?

I don't want to go to that master.

He kept me as if in Jail.

I can't go back there.

I will prefer to spend my whole life in jail...

...but I will not go back to that master.

There is nothing else you would rather do?

I will go back to my village.

I wouldn't like to go back.

They kick me.

Will your people take you back?

They are my people. Why won't they take me back?

Your honor!

I request that Jadubansi be released in my custody.

And an order be made for her repatriation.

Granted!

All our time is being...

...taken up with indentured labor.

Jadubansi can be sent back, for she has people back in India.

But there are so many people who can't.

This is the only country they know.

Lawyers only see them as contract labor...

...at 35000 per annum.

Either they work for their employers or are shipped back...

...and those that remain here...

...have to pay a toll tax of 25 pounds a person.

It is terrible, to ask family of 4 to pay 100 pounds!

It is inhuman. The entire system is evil.

I will petition the Viceroy in India, when I get back to Bombay.

Maybe I shall inform the Members of Parliament in England too.

Perhaps I should write a pamphlet

Why not?

Incidentally, when are you bringing your family over?

As soon as I wind up my affairs in Bombay.

Captain, can you hear me?

Yes, I do Can I land for passengers?

Not yet, you are still flying the quarantine flag.

Just a formality sir.

As we left Bombay, plague broke out.

You left Bombay 18days ago.

You will remain quarantined mid-stream till further notice.

Why aren't they allowing us to land?

No, it is nothing Stop worrying!

It is Dada Abdullah's ship. He is bound to do something...

...but what if they don't allow us to land?

Have we done the right thing to come?

Why did you have to write the pamphlet?

Mr. Gandhi came to the party...

...and enjoyed all the privileges...

...the colony could afford.

He has written a scandalous pamphlet against us.

He has dragged us into the gutter...

...and painted us black and filthy...

...as his own skin.

Stop all this!

There are 1000s of Coolies on those 2 ships, ready to invade...

...and take up our jobs They must be sent back.

But the Govt is refusing to do so.

Why? Because they are our Majesty's subjects.

Order. Order.

The State Attorney Mr. Escombe.

Gentlemen...

I can assure you that the Govt is with you.

The entire legislative assembly is with you.

Very good!

But the laws are not with you.

We will pass new laws on Indians emigrating to the colony.

But what about the coolies on the Ships?

As far as the Indians are concerned...

...we will keep the quarantine up, till they leave on their own.

Well said. - Well said. - Very good.

I have with me an ultimatum from the anti-lndian committee...

...which will prevent the landing...

...of passengers I shall inform the passengers of its content.

All passengers desirous of settling in Natal...

...are ignorant of rules here in Durban.

But we have it from the attorney general, that if you people...

...are willing to return to India, the colony is prepared to...

...pay for the expense.

We desire an answer before the ship comes alongside.

Return to India, of land against the wish of 1000s...

...who are ready to oppose your landing.

No! We'll not go!

Silence!

We'll not go! - Silence!

You cannot be stopped from landing...

...legally.

You have been quarantined in anchor for 26 days.

Each day costs my company 150 pounds.

That is not important, what is important...

...is our dignity I will fight with you.

Quarantine or no quarantine, you will all disembark.

The Govt is responsible for your safety.

No! We'll not go!

We have every right to land. And we will land...

Inform the Anti-lndian Committee...

...that we will not return

We are now ready to effect a landing...

...I have instructed not to allow any demonstrators on board.

If they do the Union Jack will be lowered...

...and presented to them.

They dare not molest you, if we lower the flag.

I ask you to be calm. Don't panic.

Good luck to you all.

Move back. Please!

Move back! Move back!

Fellow citizens, you have won your battle.

The Govt bows to your wishes

The legislative assembly will pass the necessary legislation...

...to restrict UK Indian emigration.

You will soon be armed with this law.

But you do not have this law now.

You must therefore allow these Indians to disembark peacefully.

Go back to your homes now.

Leave the rest to your Govt.

Okay, if he saying it, then...

We'll tell them to take the luggage.

This one, isn't it? This one.

See the luggage.

Mr. Gandhi. Message for Mr. Gandhi. - Yes

Kastur? - Yes?

Mr. Escombe has sent me a note. He doesn't want me to land...

...with others.

He wants me to leave last with police escort.

You go ahead with the boys. - No, we go with you.

Don't worry about me, I will be all right.

Mr. Abdullah is waiting in his carriage.

He will take you to Rustom uncle's house.

Here. Hold this. Manilal.

Come on Hari. Hold Mani's hand

Careful.

I am Lawton.

Mr. Abdullah is asking why you are not going on shore.

Mr. Escombe has asked me to wait until dark.

And only leave with Police escort. - What nonsense!

You are going to steal out at night?

The town is full of talk as how scared you are.

Why? I have nothing to be afraid of.

Escombe has shown concern I have to listen to his request.

Escombe? Do you know he is behind the anti-lndian demos.

If you go in the dark...

...it will prove you are a coward.

Well then, let us go!

Go home! Go home!

Go home! Go home!

Gandhi!

It is Gandhi!

Hit him! - Hey, what are you doing?

Why are you hitting me? Let go off me!

Stop! Why are you hitting this man! Stop! - Don't spare him.

Let go off him! - Hit him! - Police!

They are hitting him.

They are hitting this man.

Mr. Gandhi! - Mr. Gandhi, are you all right?

Those hooligans, they should be all arrested.

That crowd attacked him.

You should lodge a complaint.

You shouldn't have allowed them to escape.

Things have been vindicated.

This violence is just a result of their ignorance.

Must get back to my family. They must be anxious.

Absolutely. I'll send escorts with you.

I am Superintendent Alexander & this...

...is my wife

See to it that Mr. Gandhi reaches home safely. - Yes, sir.

Thanks.

Sorry you were assaulted.

I apologize on behalf of people of Durban.

The Prime Minister of England has cabled the assailant...

...must be prosecuted Were you able to identify anyone?

Perhaps one or two But I do not wish to prosecute them.

They were acting on the information given by their leaders...

...which includes yourself...

...& the Govt. Of Natal Will you prosecute yourself?

If you had followed my advice, there would have been no attack.

I should not have doubted your intention.

It was a mistake.

Mr. Gandhi, a word of friendly advice.

This is not England. Not even India.

This is South Africa

The interest of the Europeans comes first.

Otherwise we stand to lose everything to the natives.

Her Majesty's government knows this. And so should you.

Writing that pamphlet was not a wise thing to do.

In such matters, it is better not to be wise.

And so we settle down in South Africa.

Bapu's law practice was doing well.

And his involvement with Indian cause kept him very busy.

...then there'll be peace in my heart.

Hari.

Come here & take this inside.

Don't be clumsy.

But you seem to have changed.

Having other people serve you hand and foot.

Take this.

Now we are drawn to help.

He wanted to live more simply.

But this was not so easy on our children or me.

Why are you keeping him from his studies?

If the boys are going to do all this, When will they study.

And when are you going to send him to school?

We have gone into that before.

The local Indian schools are of no use to them.

And I will not use my influence.

To get them into European Schools.

I don't want any special concessions for my children.

I'll tutor them myself.

You don't have the time.

Will you give up your law practice to teach them?

Your employee has forgotten to clean the chamber pot.

Did you hear me?

Your employee has forgotten to clean the chamber pot.

So? You clean it.

Clean what I will not clean chamber pots of any one.

Look, I have tolerated so far with you.

Now you want me to clean of that untouchable?

No one is untouchable.

It is all wrong!

Have you forgotten your beliefs?

Don't you care for these things?

I will not listen to such nonsense.

If you can't then I will.

Give it to me

Don't act as if I am forcing you, it won't dirty my house.

Your house, your wife? Your children, your guests.

All right, keep them to yourself.

I am leaving.

You want to go?

Then leave right now. Get out of my house this instant.

Get lost! - What are you doing? - Get going!

Have you no shame?

You are pushing me out in this condition?

Where am I to go?

Just because I am your wife...

...I have to put up with this nonsense?

Behave yourself!

What will the neighbors say?

I will do it.

And though I bestow my goods to feed the poor...

...and though I give my body to be burned and have no charity.

It profited me nothing.

Charity suffers long & is kind.

Kastur what is it?

What is it?

Has the time come?

Get the midwife.

Hari.

Go and call Rukmini! Go.

Is it bad? - Yes

She will be here soon.

It is all right, don't worry.

Its going to be all right.

I am here It will be all right.

Breathe hard, breath from your mouth.

Slowly, yes all right

Slowly. Slowly.

Don't push so hard. Yes.

You will have a tear I won't know what to do.

Right. Yes.

Yes.

Another boy.

How are you feeling?

You would have made an excellent midwife.

Left, left. Left, right, left.

Left, left. Left, right, left.

Left, left. Left, right, left.

Left, left. Left, right, left.

Left, left. Left, left.

Left, left. Left, left.

Left, left. Left, left.

Left, left. Left, left.

Left, left. Left, left.

So, the British are going to fight...

...no matter who wins...

...we remain exactly where we are.

I still think we must support the British.

Why should we?

They are no better than the Boers!

My British friends assured me that one of the issues was...

...of the Indian rights in the Transvaall.

Nonsense! They are both fighting for their freedom.

Why should we trust them?

The Boer's land in Transvaal is what the British want to grab.

That is what the war is all about? Gold.

Haven't we claimed to be British citizens in every petition?

It is our chance to prove it. - Prove what?

The whites are fighting amongst themselves.

Let them!

It is not that simple.

We are always accused of being parasites.

What do you want us to do?

March down with those volunteers?

Are you serious?

I don't know how to be a soldier.

I don't know how to even fire a gun.

Uncle Rustom, there are other ways to serve.

Mom, a letter for you.

Read this for me.

My respected wife, Kastur...

I hope this letter finds you and the boys well.

Our stretcher corps is in the thick of battle.

The British Army met with reverse after reverse...

...in the war & a large number were wounded.

Fire!

Carrying the wounded 7 or 8 miles on foot is part...

...of our daily routine Some times we carry...

...badly wounded soldiers up to 25 miles.

Though our work is supposed to be uncertified in length...

...the action at Fienkopf...

Found us in the midst of battle.

Water!

The war is coming to an end...

...I should be back soon. Our work is being appreciated...

...and Indian grievances are sure to be addressed.

The attitudes of the whites appear to have changed.

I think now our work in South Africa is over.

We will soon be going home.

Aren't these farewell gifts beautiful? - Yes.

This one was given by Uncle Rustom, Wasn't it? - Yes.

It is pretty

And this one? Lts a diamond necklace.

See this one!

It is from Madras. - I see, from Madras?

This gold chain, you see this?

It is in Gujrati hindi, it is in your name, mother.

It is for your bride.

Have you finished with all the admiring?

Please, put that all in the safe.

Give that to me.

What do you think?

Shall we keep all this jewelry?

Do we need such costly presents?

What do you feel Mani?

Papa, we don't need them.

Shall we return them?

What if we need them later?

Why would we need them later?

Now, will you help your mother to return these costly jewels?

We have decided to give them back.

If your father wants to be a sage, let him.

You don't have to follow him.

Papa is right.

Why do we need them?

You keep quiet I am talking to your father.

You may not...

...but I need these jewels for my daughters in law.

When the times come, you can ask me.

Ask you?

You are the one who sold my jewelry, which my...

...father gave me And you are going to get jewels for my...

...daughters in law? I will not return them.

And that necklace is 50 guineas.

That was given to me Why do you have to return it?

These jewels were given for my services to the community.

Here I work night and day.

Is that no service?

I serve like an untouchable, serving all and sundry.

I am going to write to Uncle Rustom returning all these jewels.

They shall be kept in a trust...

...for the community.

He is just a hard, uncaring man.

After 5 years in South Africa we came back to India.

After 4 boys, Ramdas & Devdas were born there...

...Bapu established his office in Bombay and his law...

...practice was picking up Just when he was settling...

...down, a cable arrived from South Africa with unsettling news.

Without a second thought, Bapu departed for South Africa...

...leaving us behind.

When the British took over the Transvaal...

...we thought we would become better...

...but things became worse.

So brother Kacholia, Naidu, and I...

...we all want that you take up our case.

They put restrictions on our owning property here.

Land leased was confiscated.

Now this new Asian Department was set up to help us.

But it is doing quite the opposite.

That is why we sent for you Mr. Gandhi.

This Mr. Fowl, is an old India hand.

Not easy to be pleased.

Mr. Fowl will see you now.

Good morning, Mr. Fow.

This is Mr. Mohandas Gandhi.

How did he get to Transvaal?

Mr. Alexander, chief of Natal Police was kind enough...

...to issue me a permit, sir.

Mr. Alexander must have given you a permit due to an oversight.

You are not a Transvaal domiciled Indian.

I have lived in Pretoria, for a whole year.

That was in the Boer Republic, not a British Colony.

I represent the Crown here.

You need not wait for Mr. Chamberlain.

You may go now

How dare he insult you?

Patience, Naidu. Patience.

Tyeb

Tyeb!

Mr. Chamberlain does not want to see Mr. Gandhi again.

He has already met him in Durban.

Why do you insist on including him in your delegation?

He does not live here.

What does he know of your conditions?

I suppose you do, Mr. Fowe.

If you don't have the confidence you cannot win the case.

Don't ask, they will think we haven't got a case.

What do you mean?

And have Fowl treat you like this? I'll break his legs.

Naidu, will that solve our problems? No.

Violence is not the answer, neither are petitions or...

...any delegations.

We must mobilize Indian opinion? Is that clear.

Yes, we need our own mouth piece. - Mouth piece? We have you!

My voice is not loud enough.

I was thinking of our own newspaper.

Some thing that reflects our own viewpoint.

My young friend, Madanjeet has a printing press.

Shall we go there?

Come out! Come out everybody!

Show your residential permit.

We will not allow anyone without a residential permit.

Prepare your pass for relocation outlets.

Isn't the plague contagious? - Highly contagious!

You want to leave? - No, it is fine.

Mr. Gandhi. - Good Morning, Mr. Gandhi - Good Morning!

We read your article of praise in the papers.

We have come to offer our services.

That is very kind of you.

We have come to the end of our nursing duties.

Unless of course we have many new patients.

Is there anything at all that we can do?

I am Henry Pollack, I write for the Transvaal Critic.

The Critic? You are the one who wrote on The Indian Question.

I stand accused.

Mr. Albert West. He runs a printing press.

Perhaps we can print some pamphlets for you.

Printing press? Well, we publish The Indian Opinion.

Madanjeet here manages the press.

You can see he is in no position to do so at the moment.

Would you like to go to Durban to run the press for us?

We can offer you a salary of 10 pounds a month plus profits.

Why not? I can leave tomorrow if you like.

Mr. Pollack perhaps you would like to write for us. - Yes.

Even though The Indian Opinion...

...became a powerful weapon for the Indian cause independence.

Albert West was unable to keep the paper from going bankrupt.

Bapu was reluctant to shut down the Paper.

And I was worried for it was using up all our savings.

Have you decided what to do with the Indian Opinion?

I don't want to shut it down I will leave it to Albert.

He has been working without pay all this while.

How can you afford to keep it going?

We will have to make it pay for itself.

You should not have stopped taking in advertisements.

The aim of journalism is service not Commerce.

What are you reading?

Would you like to read it?

John Ruskin!

Unto this last.

Reading that book...

...Bapu found the direction he was seeking

I can't speak to anyone else.

I am willing to work without wages.

It wont work, it is better to close it down.

No, I don't agree.

Maybe we should reduce our wants and lead a simpler life.

We should grow our own food, & make simple huts to live in.

We don't need wages. - What kind of pipe dream is that?

You know what Ruskin says...

...life of a tiller of soil and weavers is worth living.

Whatever the labor, of a barrister...

...or a scavenger is equal enough.

All labor is equal.

Men and women are equal.

And the good of the individual is contained in the good of all.

I want to get a farm and put the printing press there.

The paper is different It cannot be run from a farm.

It is an idea, and we should consider it.

Can't you see what Mr. Gandhi is driving at?

The Indian Opinion is not business.

It is a labor of love.

Well count me out of it I am returning to India.

I didn't come here to be a pheasant.

We are with you. I will join you with my family.

Have you found a farm yet?

Not yet, but I will

Hello there! - Hello.

I am Mr. Gandhi.

I am Dube Reverand John Dube.

What brings you here?

I'm planning a settlement here.

A settlement! That is interesting.

Well, we are trying to emulate you.

You have an excellent school here. And your paper...

...The Englaise Natal.

The Indian Opinion and my paper once shared...

...the same press for a while.

Yes, we are going to be neighbors soon.

We have a lot in common. - Above all, we have God in...

...common. Good bye. - Good bye.

Enclosed are the latest copies of The Indian Opinion.

From this you can get much of the news here.

I will return to India in a few months, but now...

...it seems unlikely.

If your mother decides to join me, you are to come...

...bringing Ramdas and Devdas...

...Manilal can stay on in Bombay to continue his studies...

...staying with his cousin...

...Your loving father.

But I don't want to stay here.

Then you go, I will stay here, and finish my school.

Is that the real reason you want to stay back?

I know Hairidas Uncle has promised to marry Chanchal to you.

I also know of your meetings.

So?

Your father doesn't want you to marry before you are 21.

With what are you going to support your wife?

Once I am properly educated, why not?

What will I tell your father then?

Here. This way.

Come this way

Be with Bapu

What is this?

Did you have an accident?

Ramdas fell down the stairs of the ship.

His fingers were stuck in the window of the train.

Very careless.

We shall have to put you both right with mudpacks.

You haven't told me why Harilal is not here.

Harilal is going to marry Chanchal.

I had written to them they were not to get married now...

...Harilal was afraid the girls...

Family will not wait.

If he wants to get married despite what I said...

...that's his business. Stop thinking of him as your son.

You can't do that

At least for the present.

That boy was conceived in a moment of lust.

It seems to have affected his nature.

He who directs himself through dedicated action...

...free from attachment in full control of his senses.

Excels. He who directs himself through dedicated action...

...free from attachment in full control...

Shall I prepare the room upstairs for Hari and Chanchal.

He shall only bring her here when he can support her.

Why, we will look after her?

A little separation will do him no harm.

The Gita says we must be free from attachment.

You say anything that comes to your mind.

Why are we born, if we have to give up this and that?

To earn merit we must learn to give up something.

Haven't we managed well without servants?

We must give up this house and live on...

...Phoenix settlement.

I have also decided from now...

...we will use all our savings for community service.

Do you want to give up this house?

You want us to give up everything.

I didn't say that.

We must learn to live without possessions.

What is the point of living...

...if we cannot keep the little that we have?

We have each other.

Did I have a choice in the matter?

You do now.

I do, for better or worse.

For the better.

Having you by my side is the best thing in my life.

After serving others of course.

What kind of pest is that?

Has something happened?

12 of our men have been blown up at the muzzle of the cannon...

...by the British. For killing of 2 collectors by a dozen men...

...12 lives for 2?

That is terrible news.

What is going to happen now?

I am going to protest against the British.

We have war on our hands I am telling you.

I want to revive the Stretcher Corps.

What?!

Why should we?!

Why should we offer our services...

...to help the Government to put down Chief Bombatta's rebellion?

After the Boer War what did we get? Just false promises?

The Zulus are protesting against the British just as we are.

Would you call that a rebellion?

They want to force the Zulu farmers off their land...

...into their mines and plantations.

That's it - Yes.

I know that justice is clearly on the side of the Zulus.

But as long as we are British subjects...

...we will have to support the British Government.

Run! Run!

Come on, fire!

Mr. Gandhi. - Come, this way.

Come, this way!

Keep this corpse there in the corner.

Behind. Yes, there.

Leave some space, keep it here.

Who did this?

They are not battle wounds.

They were flogged.

Flogged?

Why?

The General ordered them flogged.

They were taken as prisoners as suspects.

They went unattended for further punishments.

Where is the nursing staff?

They have refused to attend these people.

It is their duty as human beings.

Perhaps you & your men would help.

It is not part of your duty...

...but some of them haven't been attended to for 4 days.

This isn't war, this is a man hunt.

Can't you come to bed?

I cannot get over the horror.

The suffering I have seen on the battlefield.

You know, Kastur.

When I was carrying the wounded and the dead...

...I felt so small, so inadequate.

How can I help those who suffer...

...if I can't feel their burden of pain?

If I have to serve others.

I have to empty myself of all desire.

Detachment from all desires.

Wealth...

...the family...

...the wife...

You wish to leave me?

I want to free myself of the desire for you.

Will you help me, Kastur?

I can do it.

But for you to control your desire...

...is like gathering an ocean in a tea cup.

This new Bill will require all of Indians above...

...the age of 8, men women...

...and child to carry an Identity pass.

To get this pass each one of us must give thumb impression like criminals.

No. We won't do that!

Those who do not have these passes...

...will lose their right of residence.

Even fined imprisoned & deported. - We'll not do that.

The pass has to be produced on demand.

If you are away and your wife is alone...

...the police can enter and order her to produce her card.

Will you accept this?

No! We don't accept this!

Those with colored skins need this passport.

Those whose skins are white, need the passport of their skins.

No!

This was the equality promised by Queen Victoria.

We will not submit to this oppression.

No! We won't do that.

I will not submit to this bill.

If a police officer tries to enter...

...I will die before he enters my house.

This is a war of principles, a Jihad.

Together! - We unite!

Together! - We unite!

Together! - We unite!

With Allah as my witness, I will not give my fingerprints...

...or carry a pass like a criminal.

How many of you are prepared to join me?

We are ready. We are ready. - Please, calm down.

Please, calm down.

Haji Habib had asked you to take an oath...

...in the name of God.

Each one must search one's own heart, & only take the oath...

...because his conscience allows him to do so.

Not under any force.

No.

Our demands are just.

Therefore our means must be truthful.

Satyagraha is based on truth.

The truth is our actions cannot be violent.

Violence only begets greater violence.

It does not mean we do not undergo any suffering.

It is through sufferings...

...that we can change the minds...

...of those who oppress us I ask each one of you...

...to pray silently to God...

...within yourself to face with strength the struggle ahead.

For this do not register.

This is a black bill.

We don't want any of our people to submit to it.

Please, go back. Please do not register.

Don't do it. This is a black bill.

Don't register. Don't come back.

I beg of you. Listen to me. Don't register.

Don't register!

You are a merchant, Mr. Cachalia?

I was a merchant until a few days ago. - What happened?

Your honor! What happened a week ago...

...has no relevance to the case.

The accused has refused to register himself as per act...

...as he is required to do.

Your honor, I intend to show that they are inter related.

Continue Mr. Gandhi.

Will you tell the court what happened a week ago?

My creditors forced me to liquidate all asset to pays...

...them off Since then they refused to give me...

...any more goods I had to shut down my business.

They declared me insolvent.

Were you insolvent?

No your honor I paid them 20 shillings to a pound.

This doesn't make sense.

Your honor, when an Indian refuses to register...

...the matter is not confined to a law enforcing agency.

All the prejudices of the white community descend on him.

Mr. Chachaliyas creditors declared him insolvent because in their...

...own words they resented his involvement with Satyagraha.

What is that?

Passive resistance your honor.

Surely they have a point there.

All that the creditors wanted was the security that he...

...remained solvent by not dabbling in politics.

Was there any danger of your becoming insolvent...

...because you refused to register? - No, Your honor

What is your response to the charge against you?

I cherish my freedom and my honor.

I will never register, and I will never carry a pass.

It will mean giving up my freedom and demeaning my...

...person, & I will never do that.

I find you guilty as charged...

...& sentence you to 3 months or hard labor...

...with the option of a fine of 300 pounds.

Why aren't you working?

I don't like this work?

I don't like this working.

Coolie, if I say you work, you work.

Fool!

You rotten pig.

When I say you work you work.

What do you think of this? Dry that can.

You are not here to enjoy vacation. Is that clear!

Silence in court.

Proceed.

In the case of Rex vs Gandhi, the defendant...

...entered the colony and was ordered to register or leave...

...within 48 hours on 28th of December.

He failed to do so

Any questions?

If the court permits, I wish to make a statement.

Please, make it short.

My compatriots have been tried for the same offense.

They have been sentenced to 3 months imprisonment. And heavy fine.

If they have committed an offense...

...then I have committed a greater offense.

I therefore ask for the heaviest penalty.

You ask for the heaviest sentence under the law?

Yes.

It is certainly out of proportion.

Your offense of contempt of court for having disobeyed...

...the order of December 28th.

Now, this is essentially a political offense.

And had it not been for your defiance of the law...

...the court would have passed...

...the lightest possible sentence In the circumstances...

...a simple imprisonment of 2 months is fair.

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Vande Matram.

Vande Matram.

This way. That way.

This way. That way.

This way. That way. - Gandhi.

I would like you to come to my office.

This way.

Are you all right, Mr. Gandhi?

As well as could be under the circumstances.

General Smuts has sent me to you with an offer.

I have discussed with the President of your association...

...and the other leaders, and they have left the matter...

...entirely in your hands.

What is the offer?

I have it here.

Mr. Gandhi, please.

You are Mr. Gandhi?

Yes. - Have a seat.

I am sorry you had to suffer imprisonment...

Suffering is part of living, General Smuts.

You know that as well as I do.

You have seen war. - Indeed.

I understand you were helping the British against us.

And now you have come to terms with them.

You know Mr. Gandhi, I admire your people.

They didn't lose heart when they were in prison.

They went on regardless.

You can be proud of your followers.

Yes, I am.

Yet you despise us.

No, no, I don't I assure you...

...I have studied law in England just like you.

Many of my fellow students were Indians.

Splendid chaps but here I represent European interests.

And I want this law If I defy them they will join against me.

Well, that is democracy for you.

Of course, democracy is the birthright for all Europeans.

I also consulted General Botha.

Once your people undergo voluntary registration...

...I assure you I will repeal the act.

No registration with fingerprints.

It is an emotional issue with my people...

...where necessary...

...finger impressions will have to be given.

But we will waive this in exceptional cases.

We will not tolerate harassment...

...of those who cooperate with us.

General Smuts, so far we had been dissuading people for registration.

Now you want us to persuade them to register?

It is easier said then done.

Well that concludes our business.

I will send you a draft of the bill for your comments.

As of this moment you are free to go.

What about the others?

They will be released tomorrow morning.

I have a small problem I have no money.

How much do you need?

Just the fare to Johannesburg. Thank you.

Great!

My Friend's The truth of our struggle has forced the govt...

...to release our people from jail.

But as a compromise they insist...

...that we register ourselves voluntarily.

After which the Asiatic act will be repealed.

The Govt must take back the Black act...

Only then will we register.

But then the Europeans may say.

That Gen Smuts has given into us.

Mr. Gandhi, what if Gen Smuts does not repeal the act.

He said that he will... We must have faith in him.

We should not always mistrust our enemy.

Do we have to give our fingerprints?

Yes and no. We must give you first.

But those of you who feel it is against your religion...

...of conscience may just give their thumb impressions.

What will you do?

I will give all 10 fingerprints.

You traitor, you have turned against us.

Only criminals give fingerprints.

We have become criminals.

Mir Alam, I have nothing against fingerprints...

...but against being forced.

If you force me to salute you...

...I would be demeaning myself.

If I salute you of my own accord...

...it just shows my humility. My goodness.

I have heard you are getting 15000 pounds to betray us.

We will never give fingerprints.

Nor will we allow anyone else to do so.

I swear, and Allah is my witness.

I will kill any man who applies for registration.

Then you will have to kill me first.

Because I will be the first one to register.

They talk about trust.

If they have to talk about trust, they themselves should trust others.

This is not done. How can anyone say so? - Wait!

Where are you going?

I am going to register. - With 10 fingerprints?

If you come with me, I will get you registered...

...with only 2 thumb impressions. - Traitor!

I'll not spare you! I'll kill you! - Let go off me!

Let go off me!

Let go off me!

Are you all right, Mr. Gandhi?

Derk...

How do you feel?

All right.

There is pain in my chest. My teeth hurt.

Where is Mir Alam?

He has been arrested. His companions as well.

No, they should be released...

That can be arranged later.

You are of concern now.

Take him to my home.

No, I can't.

But you will be safer there.

I have nothing to fear.

Come on, let's go.

Thank you.

How are you Mr. Gandhi?

Not well enough to make it to your office.

I wanted to be the first to register.

Well, I brought your papers with me.

Nobody is willing to register unless you do.

Now first the file...

Here we go.

...and then the fingerprints.

Wipe it with this.

Thank you.

We have been betrayed.

They must have introduced a new bill in Parliament.

What was he saying?

He has withdrawn the Black Act, and introduced a new one...

...for compulsory registrations of all Indians. Even children!

See Gandhi, you were wrong to trust him.

He gave me his word he will withdraw the act.

You should have got it in writing.

You too are trusting, Mr. Gandhi.

A satyagrahi has to trust his opponent.

Even if his opponent plays him false 20 times.

You will one day meet your death in Satyagraha.

And drag poor mortals along with you.

What do we do now?

Continue Satyagraha.

What else?

I have here a telegram from the Governor.

Transvaal Govt regrets determination of Asians...

...to oppose new bill, & announces...

...inability to withdraw bill.

Why can't the bill be withdrawn?

Calm down. Calm down, please. - Why can't the bill be withdrawn?

Our demands have been rejected.

Two new bills have been passed.

One to register all Asians in South Africa.

And the other to close the door to all those...

...except Indian labor organizations to come here.

This is the most drastic legislations that could...

...have been passed in the empire.

If we submit now then we shall be traitors...

...to our country, God, & to oath.

We have come here today to get rid of our dog collars.

To burn these certificates of our humiliation.

May I ask those who wish to burn these certificates to come forward?

We'll burn it to ashes.

We'll burn it to ashes.

I want to be the first to burn my certificate.

I was wrong to assess you as I did, please forgive me.

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Revolutioners?

What have you come here for?

For our conscience.

Conscience be dammed.

Strip.

What, all together?

Yes, all of you!

Do you think I will examine you individually!

Excuse me, I am not feeling very well, Sir.

You are just too bloody fat.

Some good hard labor will soon put you right.

Now, strip.

Good to see you so happy, Hari

It looks this stay suits you.

I have been here more than you.

I hope this is the last time.

Bapu, after all this is over...

...you must allow me to study further.

Why? You are helping our cause better this way.

I want to improve my status, like you did by studying in England.

Why are you sending Chaganlal to England, and not me?

Chaganlals family has sacrificed...

...everything to join us in Phoenix.

Your cousin is single handedly running. The Indian Opinion.

His education will better our cause.

Do you think he is devoted to the cause?

Once Chagan goes to England, he will not come back.

Even now what he does is complain about us in Phoenix.

Harilal does this, Harilal does that...

...and he does that to all girls and boys

Alright. That's enough!

What is going on here?

No talking. Get on with your work.

Disperse, all you do is talk I will call the police.

Mr. Gandhi, you are attracting too much of attention here.

We are taking you to another prison.

Mr. Gandhi, where are you going?

How are you? My little lamb!

Olive!

Come here - Hello.

Why don't you eat?

I don't eat animal flesh.

Why are you here?

You are suffering so much.

What did you do?

I refused to carry the dog pass.

What about the others?

They don't want to carry them either.

You are ill.

I just need some fresh air.

You are a good man.

Come here.

Thank you.

Open the door.

Mr. Gandhi your wife is ill.

Now, I have orders for your release.

But you will have to pay the fine first.

That I will never do.

If you post a letter for me...

...I will be very grateful.

Very well

My dear Kastur...

...I would have come if I agreed to pay the fine...

This I refused to do if you keep your courage, and take the...

...necessary nutrition, you will recover, while I am still in jail.

If you can't keep up, you pass away.

I will only say that.

I love you dearly.

Even if you are dead, you are alive to me.

God willing, you will live.

Your devoted husband.

Stop pacing backwards and forwards on the floor.

You will be released tomorrow morning.

A small operation will stop the bleeding.

She can barely make it. She has lost a lot of weight.

I cannot help giving her chloroform.

Kastur.

Have you heard what the doctor said?

If it is necessary then let him do it.

But first I must build up her strength.

I will give her Beef yeast.

No.

Then it is impossible for me to treat her.

Take her to another Doctor.

I won't risk her dying in my care.

First we have to change your diet.

It will be good if you give up salt and lentils.

It will make you feel much better.

You always want me to give up things.

It's only for your own good.

Let it be I will eat my lentils and salt.

Why me? Even you can't give it up.

Right, I will then give up Lentil and salt for the whole year.

Oh, God.

Why did I provoke you?

I will give up salt and Lentils.

But please take back your vow.

I will give up myself, okay?

Kastur, don't blame yourself.

A diet without lentil and salt will only improve your health.

A vow once taken cannot be revoked.

Stop it, just stop it.

Why are you so cruel? Your vow, your satyagraha...

...it is only what you want that matters.

It is all right, Hari.

Bapu, I want to talk to you.

Why don't you send me to England?

Now that Chaganlal has gone run away to India.

Hari, I need you here. - Bapu, I beg of you to...

...send me to England I can be something I know I can.

I have decided to send...

...Shapoorji Adabjania in place of Chhagan.

He is a brilliant student.

I too might have been brilliant if you had let me.

But you treat us like animals in a circus.

We must always bow to you.

Don't let the anger get the better of you.

We are victims of your fads.

You took a vow of abstinence, even though you are married.

Yet you expect mother to serve you.

You want all of us to follow your example.

It seems I have failed. - Yes, you have!

You have been using us to satisfy your own ego.

If you feel that your father has done you wrong...

...then you must forgive me.

You are doing wrong for the Indian community.

How is this living in poverty, abstinence, living without this...

...and that get us our political rights?

If you had money, given your...

...family a decent life, and...

...educated your children.

What else do we expect from you?

You are my mother, father and friend.

You are education and everything else.

Bapu, I have left for India, as...

...it has become unbearable for me, to be with you any longer.

Our differences cannot be reconciled.

Your son, Hari.

I knew this will happen.

Could I have stopped him?

He could never have stopped.

But he could have said. Good Bye.

You know his reasons.

He is always been a sensitive boy.

Oh God.

He just went away.

I cannot sit and brood over my problems.

There is a lot of work to be done.

Lots of work to be done.

Come on, let's go. This is Mr. Mohan's office.

I would like to introduce you to Mr. Herman Kallenbach.

He is a well known architect. He is a great devotee of Tolstoy.

That makes two of us.

Haven't I seen you before?

I have attended your lecture of the Gita.

I see that you are not celebrating the creation of...

...the Union of South Africa. - Not much fun for us.

There are still so many of us in prison.

We have no addresses of their families.

Herman has an offer concerning that.

I own 100 acres not far here at Lawley.

It is rather neglected. But I could let you have it.

Free of rent of course

You have taken my breath away!

You see we can have a second Phoenix farm. - Why Phoenix?

We shall call it Tolstoy Farm.

How much longer do you intend to keep up the struggle?

Till the government withdraws the Anti-Asia act.

There is no end in sight.

And the traders will stop funding you in the...

...long run, that apart. - I have faith in our cause.

And so, Gandhi my boy I am sorry for you.

You put up a clean fight...

...but now your movement is running out of steam.

Now I want peace at my hands as I am tired.

The act cannot be amended.

I see no difficulty. - The whites will not accept.

I have already conceded every thing else.

You and your family will be protected.

We don't need your protection.

All we want is an end to racial discrimination.

We refuse to be treated as outcastes due to the color of our skin.

You are not stating it fairly.

Would you care to state it in your own words.

Look, there are only a handful of Europeans in South Africa.

As it is there is enough trouble with the natives.

We cannot add more troubles with the Asian arriving...

...and causing further problems.

And that is not discrimination for you?

It is particularly bad in the Orange Free State.

It will not care to have one more Indian.

And no Indian would care to be in Orange Free State either.

It is just that we will not tolerate a racial bar.

If you show me Free State Law. I will show how to amend it.

Bring me a copy of the Free State Law. - Yes, sir.

So Mr. Gandhi, what are you doing now?

Looking after the families of passive resistance...

...it will be no pleasure to imprison these people.

Are you still practicing law?

No, not at present. - What do you do for a living?

Do you have plenty of money!

I am living as a pauper, just as others at...

...the Tolstoy Farm. - Tolstoy Farm?

The farm of Mr. Kallenbach - Kallenbach! He is an admirer.

Not an admirer, he is a good friend.

I will come and see the farm. Where is it?

Near Lawley Why don't you come and join us?

Yes. To oppose General Smuts!

Run. Run, I am chasing you. Come on, run.

Where are you?

I caught you.

Smuts is here Mr. Gandhi.

A new emigration act had been debated.

Asians will now be debarred from the entire country.

Not just the Orange Free State.

Neither have they abolished the toll tax.

Rogues, humbugs, that's what they are.

Here is something new, just to serve judgment.

The marriages conducted by us are illegal...

...because they are not registered.

Well, then I think Satyagraha must be revived.

Our people have lost heart.

We have a struggle with nothing to show.

How many satyagrahis can we get hold of?

About 40 maybe.

That handful will be enough We shall begin with the women.

Women?! - Yes.

Your wife from Tolstoy. My wife from Phoenix.

Have you heard something? - What is it?

You are no longer my wedded wife

Who says so?

You create new problems everyday

Not I, the Govt.

Our marriage is not registered like a Christian one.

So, it is illegal.

Therefore you are no more my wife but my concubine.

Where do these stupid people get such useless ideas!

Are you prepared to become my wife once more?

You want me to go to jail.

No, I don't want to you to go. You must make your own choice.

Why? Won't you ask me?

You must make up your own mind.

Maybe you shouldn't go. Your health is not good.

All of a sudden my health has become so important.

If I can survive you I can survive Satyagraha.

If you are not successful, you will have to go to jail...

...again and again.

Even if there is no one to look after your children.

Are you all prepared for that?

Because it is not too late to change your mind.

Any one who wants to may stay behind.

But remember you are going...

...to jail, not just to defend your honor but fight for...

...the rights of Indians in South Africa.

And I assure you, it is not going to be easy.

Lord Ram is the king of Raghu.

Up-lifters of those who have fallen, Sita and Rama

Lord Ram is the king of Raghu.

Up lifters of those who have fallen, Sita and Rama.

God or Allah is your name.

Lord, bless everyone with this wisdom.

God or Allah is your name.

Lord, bless everyone with this wisdom.

Lord Ram is the king of Raghu.

We have heard that Kasturba Devi and others friends are in Phoenix jail.

We would also like to offer Satyagraha.

Yes, of course, but they might not arrest you.

If they don't, you go to the miners and persuade them to...

...agitate against the poll tax.

They may not strike but you will get arrested for instigating them.

The Govt has gone back on its words...

It promised to abolish the poll tax but you still...

...have to pay 3 pounds when you are contract, or go...

...back to India, are you willing to pay?

No! We'll not pay!

Then strike! Stop your work now.

We have left homes for your cause.

Mr. Gandhi's wife and child are in jail.

Are you willing to join us?

Yes, we are. - Forward.

Come with me. - We are with you!

Glory to Gandhi!

Hail Mother India!

Stop right there! - Hail Mother India!

Where do you think you are going

Get back, go back, I am warning you, I will fire.

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Mr. Gandhi, you will answer your charge.

Can you tell us how much are we losing every day?

The miners are striking to protest against the 3 Pound tax.

But what has 3 Pound tax got to do with us.

If you want your workers to come back to your mines...

...then you must ask the Govt to abolish the tax.

How can we do that? The tax is a Govt matter.

We are the employers If the workers have a legitimate...

...grievance against us, we will be happy to listen to them.

But you cannot ask us to interfere with the Govt.

The tax was imposed in your interest Gentlemen.

So that you have captive labor in your mines.

The workers have no other weapon but to strike.

Now you will not tell our workers to return to the mines.

I am sorry I cannot do that.

You have nothing to lose, Mr. Gandhi.

But will you compensate the poor misguided workers for...

...the damage you have caused?

There is no greater damage than damage to one's self respect, Sir.

I have met the big sahibs...

...who own these mines and pay you your wages.

They are very angry.

As long as you strike it is not right to stay in their quarters...

...or take their rations.

I will take you all to Tolstoy Farm, and you can...

...stay there until the strike is over.

But please think very carefully before you come with me.

You may need your job, and your houses.

But if you value your dignity...

...and your freedom, then come. March with me.

Yes, we will walk with you.

Hail! - Mother India!

Hail! - Mother India!

You are all soldiers of Satyagraha now.

You will get soldiers rations. That's all I can give you.

We can march 25 miles a day.

Please, only take as much as you can carry. Okay? - Okay.

We will cross the border...

...and hopefully we will get arrested.

You may get even assaulted...

...but stay true to your creed of non-violence.

And remember it is important to respect other's property.

Hail! - Mother India!

They won't let us come here.

What is going on here?

The coolies are going to be here in two days...

We could shoot them before they cause any more havoc.

Not one coolie should be allowed to stay in town.

We should send them back to the mines.

They are a bad influence of the kafirs.

One moment please

What are you angry about? - What?

The Indians are not coming to stay in Volksrust!

They are simply passing through.

Passing through!

Who are you stranger? I haven't seen you here before.

He is a coolie lover. We don't want those coolies.

We will throw them out!

Come on! Get lost from here!

We will start with you, my friend Afraid to fight?

Don't I have avowed to non-violence. - Really!

Why do you wish to lay your hands of innocent men & women?

And who are solely fighting for the removal of unjust tax.

What tax? - Allow them to pass and let...

...them keep on going.

It is the kind of people that they are.

I appeal to your hearts.

Please, be reasonable.

I appeal to you, in the name of God.

Down with him!

Get him out of here? Thrash him!

Trunk call to Pretoria is coming through.

You carry on.

Yes, this is MK Gandhi.

I would like to talk to General Smuts, please.

It is Mr. Gandhi, he wishes to speak to you.

I don't wish to speak to him.

The minister is occupied. May I take a message?

We are at Volksrust now We are about to cross the frontier.

Please, tell General Smuts to reconsider.

It is still not too late.

All we want is to abolish the 3 pound tax.

Sir, they are about to march into the Transvaal.

If you agree to abolish the tax he will call off the march.

Tell him to go to the devil.

I do not wish to deal with him any more.

The minister says, you may do as you please.

He has nothing more for you.

How are you crossing the border?

We simply want to protest.

We have our orders not to let any one cross over!

How long will it take them to get to the border?

And I don't know how many of them are there. I'll get back.

I'll check the door.

Please, come inside. - Telegram.

Thank you.

3000 Indian miners are camping at Charles Town.

1600 Indian miners march down, down to Charlestown.

1700 Indian miners have left Newcastle for Charlestown!

It is wonderful.

The cloud is black as well as the sky.

There's smoke all around me.

O Lord, whatever You command.

You ray is the brightness to me.

You are my life. - Gandhi!

Who is Gandhi?

Yes, what can I do for you?

I have a warrant for your arrest.

Come with me.

Right now? - Yes

May I leave instructions please. - Go ahead.

Naidu.

The police have come to arrest me.

Please continue the march at day break as planned.

And only announce my arrest once you have halted for rations.

Let's go.

You are my life.

You are charged with having brought unauthorized persons...

...into the Transvaal.

Do you have anything to say?

I plead guilty for having done my duty.

We have petitioned and pleaded with little or no results.

I am now convinced our non-violent resistance...

...and our suffering will ensure success.

I wish to apply for bail.

Silence.

I object your honor I ask the accused be remanded...

...till the 14th, until I have had time to prepare the evidence.

Every prisoner not charged with capital offence is entitled to bail.

The accused is therefore granted bail for an amount of 50 pounds.

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Rich with thy hurrying streams...

...bright with orchard gleams.

Rich with thy hurrying streams...

...bright with orchard gleams.

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

The magistrate himself! To what do I owe this honor?

Will you step aside a minute?

Sure.

You are now my prisoner.

And here is a list of others who will accompany you.

I see I have been promoted in rank.

Magistrates are now coming to arrest me.

Am I to be tried here and now?

Come along, the court is still in session.

One moment please I will be back soon.

Please, carry on.

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Rich with thy hurrying streams bright with orchard gleams.

Rich with thy hurrying streams bright with orchard gleams.

Rich with thy hurrying streams bright with orchard gleams.

Rich with thy hurrying streams bright with orchard gleams.

Cool with thy winds of delight... - Cool with thy winds of delight.

Dark fields waving Mother of might, Mother free.

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hello. This time it is you.

First a police man then a magistrate.

And now the Principal immigration Officer himself.

Please stand aside, you are under arrest...

I am going back to the Jail I may not come back to the march.

Please proceed straight to the Tolstoy Farm.

That is it. You are not allowed to make...

...any public speeches and comments.

Please, maintain peace and harmony.

Hail! - Mother India!

Hail! - Mother India!

Hail! - Mother India!

Hail! - Mother India!

Hail! - Mother India!

We have come to arrest you.

Please, do not offer resistance...

...and come with us peacefully to the railway station.

From there you will be taken to jails in Natal.

Read about the labors strike.

Thank you.

Read about the labors strike.

Soldiers, stop there! Company! Attention!

Hold!

Get back to work.

You lazy idiots. - Don't listen to them.

We will continue with the Satyagraha...

...until the government has come to its knees.

No matter what the cost. - Please send them back to work.

At once! - I cannot order them.

They are ruled by their conscience.

Kill him! He's their chief!

Vande... - Matram.

We have received telegrams. - What is it?

Telegrams from Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Delhi, London...

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pieter Maritzburg...

...and this one from business and farmers.

One from the Prime Minister.

The President of the Indian National Congress.

Sir Pherozeshah Mehta And one from the Viceroy.

What do they say?

In short we are being called murderers by one group and...

...blamed for ruining the current economy of Natal by the other.

That Gandhi...

Get me the Prime Minister.

We have to call for an emergency cabinet meeting - Yes, sir.

Mr. Gandhi is there.

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Glory to Gandhi!

Hail! - Mother India!

Welcome, Mr. Gandhi!

The reception committee is not for you.

Just a bit of excitement.

I heard they set the Johannesburg Station on fire.

The leaders of the Railway strike have come to meet you.

They want to make a common cause.

I cannot except their offer unless they adopt...

...non - violent means.

What happened? - Janakibai's husband was shot by the police.

It's all right.

Don't cry. It is all right.

We all are with you.

You must forgive me as I am responsible.

Your husband has given his life and become a martyr.

Your suffering will end only when my wife...

...becomes a widow like you.

Come, stop crying.

Oh God...

God's true saint is he...

...who hold others' woes to be his own.

No pride has he, hope for all.

He hold all alike in his eyes.

No pride has he, hope for all.

He hold all alike in his eyes.

No pride has he, hope for all.

We meet again like two battle worn generals.

To sign a treaty I hope.

Treaty? With you holding a sword of passive resistance over my head!

No sword, no violence.

Not even in retaliation.

I know, it will be easier to deal with you...

...if like the Railway strikers...

...you got on to the same old-fashioned riots.

I know that.

Why else do you feel we embrace Satyagraha.

You have reduced me to a state of helplessness, Mr. Gandhi.

What am I to do with you?

I mean...

How can we lay our hands on you and not appear as villains?

I know you sent the municipal workers back to work.

And you refused to support the railway strike...

...only because it was violent.

So, Gandhi, what do you want?

It is all there in our letters, General...

...De Kallenbach, Polack Cachalia and mine...

All your faithful followers.

Not followers, Colleagues.

The commission papers. - Yes.

You have asked to change two names on the commission.

I cannot do that.

The other points will be put before the commission.

We were not consulted, so we refuse to appear before the commission.

I do not mind that.

But you should not prevent the others from giving evidence.

What about the 3 pound tax?

That will be abolished.

You will find it all in the final draft.

And the marriage question?

We will recognize all monologues marriages.

Contracted by whatever rights, Hindu & Muslim priests can...

...also legalize marriages.

This leave us with the question...

...of entry of domiciled Indians into the Orange Free State.

The Govt can be persuaded to accept that.

So can I take it as a provisional agreement?

What do you wish?

But I want it in writing this time General.

No verbal assurances. You may deny it later.

Okay, you will have your written statement.

And you will be consulted of course...

...when the Indian Relief Act is promulgated.

Well the specific demands of this campaign have been met.

But we will continue to fight against racial discrimination.

And what if the local natives follow your example?

They will... They are in their own country.

You are promising more trouble.

Not me I plan to leave for India.

Without doubt, we shall hear a great deal about you there.

If I may say so.

Those clothes don't really suit you...

I have worn these clothes and shorn my head as a symbol...

...of mourning for those who were killed during Satyagraha.

What is this? Well, thank you.

I made these sandals for you while I was in prison.

They are very sturdy!

You are leaving now.

But it is clear now I will be walking in your shoes, for a long time.

He came to a strange land, and made it his own.

When he sailed for India, it was with mixed feelings...

...of pleasure and regret.

Pleasure because he was returning home after many years.

Regret, because it was a great wrench for him to...

...leave South Africa where we had lived for 21 years.

And where he realized his vocation in life.

I will remain for ever a South African Indian.

How can I forget the lesson learnt?

That the greatest conflict can be resolved in peace...

...if we allow the resolution to come through the soul.

That humanity is one...

...intended to live in peace and equality.

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

Hail Mother India!

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