My Cultural Divide

Bridging the gap between consumerism and culture

Faisal Lutchmedial / Canada / 2006 / 60 min

Starting from the opening scene My Cultural Divide questions the logic of the hardcore political activist, and wonders aloud whether ethical consuming actually does anything good for the workers behind the machines. Because of family connections director Faisal Lutchmedial makes his way into some of the worst factories in Bangladesh, and talks frankly with the workers inside about their job and living conditions.

Accompanied by his ailing mother, Lutchmedial takes us on a very personal journey to bridge the gap between his heritage in Bangladesh and his life in Canada. He connects his politics with his humanity, and weaves together a story that is both thought provoking and touching.

My Cultural Divide

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Awards & Festivals

Festivals:
2006 Montreal World Film Festival
2006 South Asian International Film Festival
2006 Tri Continental Film Festival: South Africa
2007 Finnish Social Forum
2007 Lens Politica, Helsinki
2007 Visions du Reel Nyon, Switzerland
2007 Minneapolis/ St. Paul International Film Festival
2007 New York Arab and South Asian Film Festival
2007 Montreal Human Rights Film Festival
2007 Buffalo Gender Institute Film Festival
2007 NewFilmmakers Series, New York Film Festival
2007 Globians Film Festival, Germany
2008 10th International Short and Independent Film Festival, Dhaka

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