The Clap Trap

A compelling glimpse into the complex world of Bollwood's extras and junior artists in Bombay, this documentary beautifully and delicately explores intertwined realms of poverty and power in Bombay city. Jill Misquitta Mistry has succeeded in portraying this complex world with masterful poise. A thought provoking and gripping documentary there are moments of pure laughter, hope and sadness and definitely a must watch!The individuals' stories in the film are touching and interesting. An official selection at the Toronto Film Festival, this film unexpectedly keeps you interested the whole way and not only takes you into the runnings of opulent sets and productions of bollywood but also takes you into the personal struggles of the people involved. A must watch for any documentary and film lover in general. It starts off exploring the lives of these extras and through this portrayal we see complex interplay of power, poverty and politics in India's equivalent to Hollywood.