In Search of Bengali Harlem (2022)
In Search of Bengali Harlem follows Ullah from the streets of New York City to the villages of Bangladesh to uncover the pasts of his father, Habib, and mother, Mohima. Alaudin discovers that Habib was part of a rich lost history of mid-20th century Harlem, in which Bengali Muslim men, dodging racist Asian Exclusion laws, married into New York's African American and Puerto Rican communities - and in which the likes of Malcolm X and Miles Davis shared space and broke bread with immigrants from the subcontinent. He also unearths the hardships and trauma that his mother overcame to become one of the first women to immigrate to the U.S. from rural Bangladesh. In Search of Bengali Harlem is a transformative journey, not just for Alaudin Ullah, but for our understanding of the complex histories of South Asians and Muslims in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Search of Bengali Harlem about?
- In Search of Bengali Harlem follows Ullah from the streets of New York City to the villages of Bangladesh to uncover the pasts of his father, Habib, and mother, Mohima. Alaudin discovers that Habib was part of a rich lost history of mid-20th century Harlem, in which Bengali Muslim men, dodging racist Asian Exclusion laws, married into New York's African American and Puerto Rican communities - and in which the likes of Malcolm X and Miles Davis shared space and broke bread with immigrants from the subcontinent. He also unearths the hardships and trauma that his mother overcame to become one of the first women to immigrate to the U.S. from rural Bangladesh. In Search of Bengali Harlem is a transformative journey, not just for Alaudin Ullah, but for our understanding of the complex histories of South Asians and Muslims in the United States.
- Who directed In Search of Bengali Harlem?
- In Search of Bengali Harlem was directed by Vivek Renjen Bald, Aladdin Ullah.
- How long is In Search of Bengali Harlem?
- In Search of Bengali Harlem has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is In Search of Bengali Harlem?
- In Search of Bengali Harlem is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of In Search of Bengali Harlem?
- In Search of Bengali Harlem had a budget of $250.
- Where was In Search of Bengali Harlem produced?
- In Search of Bengali Harlem was produced in United States of America.