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Shot on 8mm film in 1946, this vintage footage captures South Asian people walking across a wide paved road in Bombay, India. Men, women, and children move through the frame in traditional attire, including flowing saris and light-colored garments, with some carrying children. The scene unfolds on a bright, windy day, evident from the movement of clothing and the slightly blurred motion of the subjects. The grainy, color-bleached quality of the Super 8 home movie provides a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century daily life in India.
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