Name: Little Senegal
Director: Rachid Bouchareb
Genre: Drama
Released: 2001
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Sotigui Kouyaté, Sharon Hope, Roschdy Zem, Karim Traoré, Adetoro Makinde

What Little Senegal Is About

Fascinated by the history of his people, Alloune, an old guide at the African museum "La Maison des Esclaves" in Gorée, sets off on a pilgrimage to find the descendants of his ancestors in the United States. This moving journey takes him from the coast of South Carolina to the Harlem neighborhood of Little Senegal, home to the African community. Driven by the idea of reuniting his family across centuries and borders, Alloune traces his roots to a distant cousin, Ida, who knows nothing of his past. The old man also crosses paths with his nephew Hassan, a clandestine cab driver, his fiancée Biram, Eileen, pregnant and a runaway, and Karim, who is seeking a sham marriage to obtain a green card. All four misunderstand Alloune's quest.

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What is Little Senegal about?

Fascinated by the history of his people, Alloune, an old guide at the African museum "La Maison des Esclaves" in Gorée, sets off on a pilgrimage to find the descendants of his ancestors in the United States. This moving journey takes him from the coast of South Carolina to the Harlem neighborhood of Little Senegal, home to the African community.

Where can I watch Little Senegal?

Little Senegal is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Little Senegal?

Little Senegal runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Little Senegal come out?

Little Senegal was released in 2001.

Who directed Little Senegal?

Little Senegal was directed by Rachid Bouchareb.

Who stars in Little Senegal?

Little Senegal stars Sotigui Kouyaté, Sharon Hope, Roschdy Zem, Karim Traoré.

What is Little Senegal's rating?

Little Senegal holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.