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A Kind of English - Ruhul Amin

A Kind of English explores the myriad of complex relationships which develop as a family from Bengal adjusts to life in London, due to frustrations caused by unemployment, displacement and a longing for the homeland.

Item No.

0002647

Format
Film clip
Medium

Film

Dimension/Duration/Pages

11m44s

Origination Date
1986
Theme
Anti-racism & black struggles
Class & social conditions
East London
Collection
Four Corners
Project Locations

London, UK

Originator
Copyright

Channel 4

For copyright and publishing enquiries please contact info@fourcornersfilm.co.uk

Tags
bengali, race, racism, women's role, mothers
bengali, race, racism, women's role, mothers, daughters, whitechapel, unemployment, traditional roles, asian community
Archive Location

Four Corners Bishopsgate