The film shows how a simple thing, such as teaching women to ride a bicycle in a deprived part of the world, can have a life-changing impact.

Pedaling to Freedom is a documentary film set in Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu, India.

Kannammal, an insurance company office assistant who took leave from work to volunteer for the project is featured prominently.

[4] Mobility was seen as an important tool for empowerment and in addition to reading and writing, women were taught how to ride bicycles.

The film highlights the partnership between public and private bodies as well as work of 25,000 volunteers that made it possible.