Documentaries on July uprising being showcased in London

A series of groundbreaking documentaries shedding light on the harrowing aftermath of Bangladesh's July uprising is being screened in London. 

Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki shared the events details, which span three major venues—the House of Commons, SOAS, and the Frontline Club—offering UK audiences a first look at films documenting the movement's human toll.

"Two very important documentaries, on the ground realities after the July uprising, are being screened at House of Commons, SOAS, and Frontline Club on 16th, 19th and 20th. Hello Londoners, catch it before the world gets to see these!" Farooki wrote in a social media post.

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The screenings began on May 16 with the international premiere of "Deepak Kumar Goswami Speaking" at the Khalili Lecture Theatre, organised by SOAS University of London. The 21-minute film—narrated by a member of Bangladesh's Hindu minority—delves into the dangers of misinformation and religious intolerance that surged following last year's student protests. The event was chaired by Professor Naomi Hossain ( Global Research Professor of SOAS), Frances Harrison, co-founder International Truth and Justice Project, Time Magazine's 2018 person of the year, Shahidul Alam, Nowshin Noor, lawyer and Chevening Scholar. 

Also featured at the SOAS event was "Jatrabari – Evidence of a Massacre", a gripping forensic documentary that reconstructs police violence through raw mobile phone footage.

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The programme continues on May 19 at Portcullis House, House of Commons, where "Deepak Kumar Goswami Speaking" will be screened alongside selected excerpts from "July Women", a film centred on the role of women during the uprising. The event, running from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, will include prominent speakers such as MP Apsana Begum, author Farrukh Dhondy, internationally renowned photographer Shahidul Alam, and academics Nayanika Mookherjee and Nowshin Noor.

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The film series concludes on May 20 with the world premiere of "July Women" has been organised by Club Frontline in Paddington at 7:00pm. This documentary honours the courage of women who led from the front during the protests, standing firm against police violence and societal oppression.