Netflix has recently acquired the Oscar-nominated documentary feature 'To Kill a Tiger,' which tells the story of a father's quest for justice in rural India. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022 and received the Best Documentary award at the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Festival.
'To Kill a Tiger' was the only film this year to be nominated for the Best Feature Documentary Oscar without distribution. Directed and written by New Delhi-born director Nisha Pahuja, the 127-minute film follows the emotional journey of Ranjit, a farmer in Jharkhand, who sparks a social reckoning after his daughter becomes a victim of a gang rape.
The sale of 'To Kill a Tiger' marks Netflix's latest indie documentary acquisition. After a slowdown, Netflix has actively started purchasing independently produced documentaries that focus on diverse themes beyond crime or celebrity.
In addition to 'To Kill a Tiger,' Netflix has acquired other documentaries such as 'Skywalker's,' 'Ibelin,' and 'Daughters.' These films cover a range of topics, from the love for climbing tall buildings to the story of a young gamer who passed away from a degenerative muscle disease.
Executive producers Mindy Kaling and Dev Patel have been actively promoting 'To Kill a Tiger,' with Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently joining the project as an executive producer. Pahuja, who spent eight years creating the documentary, emphasized the deliberate decision to involve celebrities to amplify the film's impact and reach.
'To Kill a Tiger' was co-produced by Notice Pictures and the National Film Board of Canada. Alongside Patel and Kaling, the documentary's executive producers include individuals from various backgrounds, all aiming to support and elevate underrepresented voices in storytelling.
Patel's company, Minor Realm, established in 2021, focuses on nurturing and developing unrecognized talent in the creative landscape of commercial storytelling.
