Inside the Life of Protima: A Textile Worker in India’s Thrift Economy
The French documentary ‘Envoyé spécial’ follows Protima, a 37-year-old worker at a sorting facility in Kandla, India, revealing the challenges of her labor in the global thrift fashion industry. The film highlights her exhausting daily routine, minimal pay, and the toll that constant work takes on her life. As she balances her job sorting discarded clothing with domestic responsibilities, Protima’s story sheds light on the harsh realities faced by those dependent on this industry for survival.