Little Senegal
97 mins
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.
Dominique Baynes
Set Decoration
Sanna Riley
Makeup Designer
Jean Bréhat
Producer
Jason Kliot
Co-Producer
Sandrine Deegen
Editor
Mel Kutbay
Sound
Pierre Matard
Costume Design
Anne Frey
Sound Editor
Frédérique Delmerien
Sound Editor
Kevin Pierce
Production Design
Christoph Thoke
Co-Producer
Olivier Lorelle
Writer