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{{Infobox film
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| name = An Insignificant Man
| name           = An Insignificant Man
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| caption = Film poster
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| director = Khushboo Ranka<br>Vinay Shukla
| director       = Khushboo Ranka<br>[[Vinay Shukla]]
| producer = [[Anand Gandhi]]<br>Khushboo Ranka<br>Vinay Shukla
| producer       = [[Anand Gandhi]]<br>Khushboo Ranka<br>[[Vinay Shukla]]
| writer = {{unbulleted list|Khushboo Ranka|Vinay Shukla}}
| writer         = {{unbulleted list|Khushboo Ranka|[[Vinay Shukla]]}}
| starring = [[Arvind Kejriwal]]<br>[[Manish Sisodia]]<br>[[Yogendra Yadav]]<br>Santosh Koli
| starring       = [[Arvind Kejriwal]]<br>[[Manish Sisodia]]<br>[[Yogendra Yadav]]<br>Santosh Koli
| music = Ola Fløttum
| music         = Ola Fløttum
| cinematography = {{unbulleted list|Khushboo Ranka|Vinay Shukla}} Vinay Rohira
| cinematography = {{unbulleted list|Khushboo Ranka|[[Vinay Shukla]]}} Vinay Rohira
| editing = Abhinav Tyagi & Manan Bhatt
| editing       = Abhinav Tyagi & Manan Bhatt
| studio = Friendly People, Memesys Culture Lab
| studio         = Friendly People, Memesys Culture Lab
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| released = {{film date|2016|09||Toronto|ref1=<ref>http://povmagazine.com/articles/view/tiff-review-an-insignifcant-man</ref>|2017|11|17|df=yes}}
| released       = {{film date|2016|09||Toronto|ref1=<ref>http://povmagazine.com/articles/view/tiff-review-an-insignifcant-man</ref>|2017|11|17|df=yes}}
| runtime = 95 minutes
| runtime       = 95 minutes
| country = India
| country       = India
| language = {{unbulleted list|Hindi|English}}
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'''''An Insignificant Man''''' is a 2016 Hindi/English Indian socio-political documentary co-produced and directed by [[Khushboo Ranka]] and Vinay Shukla and also co-produced by filmmaker [[Anand Gandhi]].<ref name="BS 2">{{cite news|last1=IANS|author-link=Indo-Asian News Service|title='Ship of Theseus' team's next is 'Proposition for a Revolution'|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ship-of-theseus-team-s-next-is-proposition-for-a-revolution-114033100286_1.html|accessdate=2 July 2014|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=31 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="FP 1">{{cite news|last1=IANS|author-link=Indo-Asian News Service|title=After Ship of Theseus, Recyclewala Labs to make Proposition for a Revolution|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/after-ship-of-theseus-recyclewala-labs-to-make-proposition-for-a-revolution-1458995.html|accessdate=2 July 2014|publisher=[[Firstpost|First Post]]|date=31 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="BL 1">{{cite news|last1=IANS|author-link=Indo-Asian News Service|title=After Ship of Theseus, Anand Gandhi’s next titled Proposition for a Revolution|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news/after-ship-of-theseus-anand-gandhis-next-titled-proposition-for-a-revolution/|accessdate=2 July 2014|publisher=Bollywood Life|date=31 March 2014}}</ref> and is about the rise of [[2011 Indian anti-corruption movement|anti-corruption]] protests in India and the formation and rise to power of the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] (AAP).<ref name="The Hindu 1">{{cite news|last1=Bhattacharya|first1=Budhaditya|title=Talking about a revolution|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/talking-about-a-revolution/article5931052.ece|accessdate=2 July 2014|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=20 April 2014}}</ref> The film received a standing ovation at its premiere at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]] and has gone on to have sold out screenings at major festival across the world including the [[BFI London Film Festival]] & [[Busan International Film Festival]].
'''''An Insignificant Man''''' is a 2016 Hindi/English Indian socio-political documentary co-produced and directed by [[Khushboo Ranka]] and [[Vinay Shukla]] and also co-produced by filmmaker [[Anand Gandhi]].<ref name="BS 2">{{cite news|last1=IANS|author-link=Indo-Asian News Service|title='Ship of Theseus' team's next is 'Proposition for a Revolution'|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ship-of-theseus-team-s-next-is-proposition-for-a-revolution-114033100286_1.html|accessdate=2 July 2014|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=31 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="FP 1">{{cite news|last1=IANS|author-link=Indo-Asian News Service|title=After Ship of Theseus, Recyclewala Labs to make Proposition for a Revolution|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/after-ship-of-theseus-recyclewala-labs-to-make-proposition-for-a-revolution-1458995.html|accessdate=2 July 2014|publisher=[[Firstpost|First Post]]|date=31 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="BL 1">{{cite news|last1=IANS|author-link=Indo-Asian News Service|title=After Ship of Theseus, Anand Gandhi's next titled Proposition for a Revolution|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news/after-ship-of-theseus-anand-gandhis-next-titled-proposition-for-a-revolution/|accessdate=2 July 2014|publisher=Bollywood Life|date=31 March 2014}}</ref> and is about the rise of [[2011 Indian anti-corruption movement|anti-corruption]] protests in India and the formation and rise to power of the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] (AAP).<ref name="The Hindu 1">{{cite news|last1=Bhattacharya|first1=Budhaditya|title=Talking about a revolution|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/talking-about-a-revolution/article5931052.ece|accessdate=2 July 2014|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=20 April 2014}}</ref> The film received a standing ovation at its premiere at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]] and has gone on to have sold out screenings at major festival across the world including the [[BFI London Film Festival]] & [[Busan International Film Festival]].


The documentary chronicles the rise of the AAP, which was an independent [[political faction]] that gained traction through campaigns against the corruption in [[Politics of India|Indian politics]] and was headed by [[political leader]] [[Arvind Kejriwal]]. It captures the day-to-day functioning of the AAP between December 2012 and December 2013, concluding with the [[2013 Delhi Legislative Assembly election|Delhi elections]].<ref name="IE 1">{{cite news|last1=Nagpaul|first1=Dipti|title=People at the Fore|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/people-at-the-fore/|accessdate=2 July 2014|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=8 April 2014}}</ref> The film released in India on 17 November 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/documentary-on-arvind-kejriwal-an-insignificant-man-to-release-on-november-17/story-u4qCnA6oumS4CGGXevjoSK.html|title=Documentary on Arvind Kejriwal, An Insignificant Man, to release on 17 November|date=2017-10-13|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2017-11-01|language=en}}</ref> The film was earlier known as "Proposition for a Revolution".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/08/10/an-insignificant-man-a-documentary-on-arvind-kejriwal-to-pre_a_21448813/|title='An Insignificant Man', A Documentary on Arvind Kejriwal, To Premiere at Toronto|date=2016-08-10|work=Huffington Post India|access-date=2017-11-01|language=en-IN}}</ref>
The documentary chronicles the rise of the AAP, which was an independent [[political faction]] that gained traction through campaigns against the corruption in [[Politics of India|Indian politics]] and was headed by [[political leader]] [[Arvind Kejriwal]]. It captures the day-to-day functioning of the AAP between December 2012 and December 2013, concluding with the [[2013 Delhi Legislative Assembly election|Delhi elections]].<ref name="IE 1">{{cite news|last1=Nagpaul|first1=Dipti|title=People at the Fore|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/people-at-the-fore/|accessdate=2 July 2014|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=8 April 2014}}</ref> The film released in India on 17 November 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/documentary-on-arvind-kejriwal-an-insignificant-man-to-release-on-november-17/story-u4qCnA6oumS4CGGXevjoSK.html|title=Documentary on Arvind Kejriwal, An Insignificant Man, to release on 17 November|date=2017-10-13|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2017-11-01|language=en}}</ref> The film was earlier known as "Proposition for a Revolution".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/08/10/an-insignificant-man-a-documentary-on-arvind-kejriwal-to-pre_a_21448813/|title='An Insignificant Man', A Documentary on Arvind Kejriwal, To Premiere at Toronto|date=2016-08-10|work=Huffington Post India|access-date=2017-11-01|language=en-IN}}</ref>
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The film was initially denied a theatrical release in India by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC). The filmmakers were directed by the board to get a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]], [[Arvind Kejriwal]], former Delhi CM [[Sheila Dikshit]].<ref name="Mumbai Mirror">{{Cite news|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/censor-board-boss-asks-makers-of-film-on-kejriwal-to-get-noc-from-pm-modi/articleshow/58848628.cms|title=Censor Board boss asks makers of film on Kejriwal to get NoC from PM Modi - Mumbai Mirror -|work=Mumbai Mirror|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> Further, the board had also asked them to remove references to the two biggest political parties in India, Congress and BJP from the documentary.<ref name="Mumbai Mirror"/> Responding to the CBFC directive, Ranka said, "We are definitely not going to ask for NOCs from the PM or the CM. It would set a wrong precedent, apart from doing something unethical. It is not in the purview of the CBFC to protect the feelings of politicians. It is bizarre that one has to take their permission to critique or document their political activities."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/this-is-unethical-will-set-wrong-precedent-cbfc-pm-modi-noc-delhi-cm-kejriwal-4675600/|title=This is unethical, will set wrong precedent|date=2017-05-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-03|language=en-US}}</ref> In response, the filmmakers also launched a censorship awareness campaign which was supported by [[International Documentary Association]](IDA)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.documentary.org/advocacy/stop-censorship-indian-film-insignificant-man|title=Stop Censorship of Indian Film 'An Insignificant Man'|work=International Documentary Association|access-date=2017-11-03|language=en}}</ref> and European Documentary Network (EDN).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edn.network/news/news-story/article/censorship-in-india-makers-of-an-insignificant-man-need-state-approval-to-screen-film/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=111&cHash=8dc857bd33d0485b654333efa0c82af2|title=EDN: Censorship in India: Makers of 'An Insignificant Man' Need State Approval to Screen Film|website=edn.network|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref>
The film was initially denied a theatrical release in India by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC). The filmmakers were directed by the board to get a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]], [[Arvind Kejriwal]], former Delhi CM [[Sheila Dikshit]].<ref name="Mumbai Mirror">{{Cite news|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/censor-board-boss-asks-makers-of-film-on-kejriwal-to-get-noc-from-pm-modi/articleshow/58848628.cms|title=Censor Board boss asks makers of film on Kejriwal to get NoC from PM Modi - Mumbai Mirror -|work=Mumbai Mirror|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> Further, the board had also asked them to remove references to the two biggest political parties in India, Congress and BJP from the documentary.<ref name="Mumbai Mirror"/> Responding to the CBFC directive, Ranka said, "We are definitely not going to ask for NOCs from the PM or the CM. It would set a wrong precedent, apart from doing something unethical. It is not in the purview of the CBFC to protect the feelings of politicians. It is bizarre that one has to take their permission to critique or document their political activities."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/this-is-unethical-will-set-wrong-precedent-cbfc-pm-modi-noc-delhi-cm-kejriwal-4675600/|title=This is unethical, will set wrong precedent|date=2017-05-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-03|language=en-US}}</ref> In response, the filmmakers also launched a censorship awareness campaign which was supported by [[International Documentary Association]](IDA)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.documentary.org/advocacy/stop-censorship-indian-film-insignificant-man|title=Stop Censorship of Indian Film 'An Insignificant Man'|work=International Documentary Association|access-date=2017-11-03|language=en}}</ref> and European Documentary Network (EDN).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edn.network/news/news-story/article/censorship-in-india-makers-of-an-insignificant-man-need-state-approval-to-screen-film/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=111&cHash=8dc857bd33d0485b654333efa0c82af2|title=EDN: Censorship in India: Makers of 'An Insignificant Man' Need State Approval to Screen Film|website=edn.network|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref>


The filmmakers later appealed to [[Central Board of Film Certification|Film Certification Appellate Tribunal]]. The tribunal agreed with the filmmakers' point of view that an NOC would defeat the purpose of a documentary and passed a landmark verdict in favour of the filmmakers.<ref name="Staff">{{Cite news|url=https://thereel.scroll.in/847912/kejriwal-documentary-an-insignificant-man-passed-uncut-without-noc-from-modi|title=Kejriwal documentary 'An Insignificant Man' passed uncut without NOC from Modi|author=Scroll Staff|work=Scroll.in|access-date=2017-11-03|language=en-US}}</ref> "There is considerable merit in the submission of the Appellant that requiring NOC from public personalities would cull the documentary cinema, rather render the making of a documentary on political scenario nigh impossible", the tribunal stated. "In these circumstances, requiring a filmmaker to obtain an NOC from the affected parties or characters in the film to whom references are made, is tantamount to the CBFC abdicating its statutory functions. This is neither desirable nor permissible at law." About muting the names of political parties, the FCAT said, "Public interest is best served in upholding the Right to Freedom of Expression rather than protecting an undeserved reputation."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://punemirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/no-noc-from-modi-for-kejriwal-documentary/articleshow/60148976.cms|title=No NoC from PM Narendra Modi for Arvind Kejriwal’s documentary, rules FCAT - Pune Mirror -|work=Pune Mirror|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/629043/fcat-orders-cbfc-grant-ua.html|title=FCAT orders CBFC to grant UA certificate to a film on the rise of AAP|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> The film finally was cleared by the tribunal with a U/A certificate without any cuts.<ref name="Staff"/>
The filmmakers later appealed to [[Central Board of Film Certification|Film Certification Appellate Tribunal]]. The tribunal agreed with the filmmakers' point of view that an NOC would defeat the purpose of a documentary and passed a landmark verdict in favour of the filmmakers.<ref name="Staff">{{Cite news|url=https://thereel.scroll.in/847912/kejriwal-documentary-an-insignificant-man-passed-uncut-without-noc-from-modi|title=Kejriwal documentary 'An Insignificant Man' passed uncut without NOC from Modi|author=Scroll Staff|work=Scroll.in|access-date=2017-11-03|language=en-US}}</ref> "There is considerable merit in the submission of the Appellant that requiring NOC from public personalities would cull the documentary cinema, rather render the making of a documentary on political scenario nigh impossible", the tribunal stated. "In these circumstances, requiring a filmmaker to obtain an NOC from the affected parties or characters in the film to whom references are made, is tantamount to the CBFC abdicating its statutory functions. This is neither desirable nor permissible at law." About muting the names of political parties, the FCAT said, "Public interest is best served in upholding the Right to Freedom of Expression rather than protecting an undeserved reputation."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://punemirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/no-noc-from-modi-for-kejriwal-documentary/articleshow/60148976.cms|title=No NoC from PM Narendra Modi for Arvind Kejriwal's documentary, rules FCAT - Pune Mirror -|work=Pune Mirror|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/629043/fcat-orders-cbfc-grant-ua.html|title=FCAT orders CBFC to grant UA certificate to a film on the rise of AAP|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> The film finally was cleared by the tribunal with a U/A certificate without any cuts.<ref name="Staff"/>


==Release==
==Release==
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''[[Business Standard]]'' wrote that the documentary "reminds one of [[Jehane Noujaim]]'s Oscar-nominated documentary ''[[The Square (2013 film)|The Square]]'' which took a compelling look at the protests at Cairo’s Tahrir Square."<ref name="BS 1">{{cite news|last1=Bhatia|first1=Ritika|title=Capturing a political revolution|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/capturing-a-political-revolution-114041100445_1.html|accessdate=2 July 2014|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=12 April 2014}}</ref> [[Screen International|Screen Daily]] commented that "Combining exceptional access and deft editing, this documentary about the rise of India’s newest parliamentary party, the Common Man’s Party (AAP), and the divisive, charismatic man at its heart, makes for unexpectedly riveting viewing."
''[[Business Standard]]'' wrote that the documentary "reminds one of [[Jehane Noujaim]]'s Oscar-nominated documentary ''[[The Square (2013 film)|The Square]]'' which took a compelling look at the protests at Cairo’s Tahrir Square."<ref name="BS 1">{{cite news|last1=Bhatia|first1=Ritika|title=Capturing a political revolution|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/capturing-a-political-revolution-114041100445_1.html|accessdate=2 July 2014|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=12 April 2014}}</ref> [[Screen International|Screen Daily]] commented that "Combining exceptional access and deft editing, this documentary about the rise of India’s newest parliamentary party, the Common Man’s Party (AAP), and the divisive, charismatic man at its heart, makes for unexpectedly riveting viewing."


[[HuffPost|Huffington Post]] listed the film among 12 Must-See Documentaries About Current World Politics.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/lisa-francesca-nand/12-mustsee-documentaries-_b_16753282.html|title=12 Must-See Documentaries About Current World Politics|date=2017-05-24|work=HuffPost UK|access-date=2017-11-03|language=en-GB}}</ref> NDTV carried out promotional debates regarding the film.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZhrh1kyoRI</ref> In spite of tough competition from big commercial releases,<ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/an-insignificant-man-box-office-predictions-arvind-kejriwal-documentary-film-4939695/</ref> the film went on to have a good theatrical run and has been loved by audiences.<ref>{{Citation|title=An Insignificant Man Crosses 1 Million Views on Youtube!|url=https://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/insignificant-man-crosses-1-million-views-youtube/422092|language=en-US|accessdate=2018-03-22}}</ref>
[[HuffPost|Huffington Post]] listed the film among 12 Must-See Documentaries About Current World Politics.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/lisa-francesca-nand/12-mustsee-documentaries-_b_16753282.html|title=12 Must-See Documentaries About Current World Politics|date=2017-05-24|work=HuffPost UK|access-date=2017-11-03|language=en-GB}}</ref> NDTV carried out promotional debates regarding the film.<ref>{{cite AV media| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211209/bZhrh1kyoRI| archive-date = 2021-12-09| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZhrh1kyoRI| title = An Insignificant Man: Why A Movie Has Upset Many | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In spite of tough competition from big commercial releases,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/an-insignificant-man-box-office-predictions-arvind-kejriwal-documentary-film-4939695/|title = An Insignificant Man box office prediction: Documentary on Arvind Kejriwal faces tough competition at the box office|date = 16 November 2017}}</ref> the film went on to have a good theatrical run and has been loved by audiences.<ref>{{Citation|title=An Insignificant Man Crosses 1 Million Views on Youtube!|date=12 January 2018|url=https://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/insignificant-man-crosses-1-million-views-youtube/422092|language=en-US|accessdate=2018-03-22}}</ref>


Reza Noorani writing for [[The Times of India]] praises the flawless editing, stating "Editing by Abhinav Tyagi and Manan Bhatt is clearly the strongest part of the entire documentary. The way they have maintained a coherent narrative makes you feel as if you’re watching a taut thriller; they keep you glued till the very last moment." and gave the film 4/5 rating and film enjoys a user rating of 4.2/5.<ref>{{Citation|title=An Insignificant Man Movie Review {4/5}: This small indie film may be the most significant one you may want to catch this weekend|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/an-insignificant-man/movie-review/61688120.cms|access-date=2019-05-24}}</ref>
Reza Noorani writing for [[The Times of India]] praises the flawless editing, stating "Editing by Abhinav Tyagi and Manan Bhatt is clearly the strongest part of the entire documentary. The way they have maintained a coherent narrative makes you feel as if you’re watching a taut thriller; they keep you glued till the very last moment." and gave the film 4/5 rating and film enjoys a user rating of 4.2/5.<ref>{{Citation|title=An Insignificant Man Movie Review {4/5}: This small indie film may be the most significant one you may want to catch this weekend|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/an-insignificant-man/movie-review/61688120.cms|access-date=2019-05-24}}</ref>
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=== Awards and selections===
=== Awards and selections===
[[Toronto International Film Festival|TIFF]] 2016, [[International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam|IDFA]] 2016, [[BFI London Film Festival]] 2016, [[Copenhagen International Documentary Festival|CPH:DOX]] 2016,[[International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights|FIFDH]] 2017, [[AFI Docs]] 2017 and [[Sheffield Doc/Fest]] 2017. It won Best Documentary prize at [[Warsaw International Film Festival|Warsaw Film Festival]] 2016, [[New York Indian Film Festival|NYIFF]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iaac.us/nyiff2017/press.htm|title=NYIFF 2017|website=iaac.us|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> 2017,[[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles|IFFLA]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/an-insignificant-man-wins-big-at-iffla-117041500334_1.html|title='An Insignificant Man' wins big at IFFLA|last=ANI|date=2017-04-15|work=Business Standard|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> 2017and [[Brooklyn Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/winners/|title=Festival Winners @ Brooklyn Film Festival|website=brooklynfilmfestival.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> 2017.
[[Toronto International Film Festival|TIFF]] 2016, [[International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam|IDFA]] 2016, [[BFI London Film Festival]] 2016, [[Copenhagen International Documentary Festival|CPH:DOX]] 2016,[[International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights|FIFDH]] 2017, [[AFI Docs]] 2017 and [[Sheffield Doc/Fest]] 2017. It won Best Documentary prize at [[Warsaw International Film Festival|Warsaw Film Festival]] 2016, [[New York Indian Film Festival|NYIFF]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iaac.us/nyiff2017/press.htm|title=NYIFF 2017|website=iaac.us|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> 2017,[[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles|IFFLA]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/an-insignificant-man-wins-big-at-iffla-117041500334_1.html|title='An Insignificant Man' wins big at IFFLA|last=ANI|date=2017-04-15|work=Business Standard|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> 2017and [[Brooklyn Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/winners/|title=Festival Winners @ Brooklyn Film Festival|website=brooklynfilmfestival.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> 2017.
===Legacy===
The board game [[Shasn]] was inspired by the making of ''An Insignificant Man''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://qz.com/india/1666800/experience-indian-politics-elections-with-shasn-board-game/ | title=A board game, inspired by a film on Arvind Kejriwal, offers a close look at Indian politics | work=qz.com | date=16 July 2019 | accessdate=28 August 2021 | author=Tanwar, Sangeeta}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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