India, May 23 -- The 2020 Hathras case shook the country and triggered outrage across India. Six years later, ZEE5 documentary Hathras 16 Days revisits the crime, the investigation, and the continuing trauma faced by the victim's family. Directed by Patrick Graham and featuring journalist Tanushree Pandey, who covered the case extensively on the ground, the documentary explores how caste, patriarchy and fear continue to shape the lives of those left behind.

In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Patrick and Tanushree spoke about revisiting Hathras, the disturbing mindset they encountered during filming, the trolling Tanushree faced, and why the victim's family still feels trapped in trauma even after six years.

The 2020 Hathras gang ra...