Little Senegal (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2001, Little Senegal is a drama film directed by Rachid Bouchareb, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Passionné par l'histoire de son peuple, Alloune, un vieux guide du musée africain "La Maison des Esclaves" à Gorée, part en pèlerinage pour retrouver les descendants de ses ancêtres aux Etats-Unis. Cet émouvant voyage va le mener des côtes de Caroline du Sud au quartier de Harlem où vit la communauté africaine, Little Senegal. Alloune, animé par l'idée de réunir sa famille par delà les siècles et les frontières, remonte jusqu'à une lointaine cousine, Ida, qui ignore tout de son passé. Le vieil homme croise également les chemins de son neveu Hassan, chauffeur de taxi clandestin, de sa fiancée Biram, d'Eileen, enceinte et fugueuse, et de Karim, qui cherche à faire un mariage blanc pour obtenir la carte verte. Tous les quatre comprennent mal la quête d'Alloune.
Who’s in it. Little Senegal stars Sotigui Kouyaté as Alloune, Sharon Hope as Ida, Roschdy Zem as Karim and Sharon Hope, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Little Senegal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Senegal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Senegal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Senegal (2001)?
- In US, Little Senegal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Senegal worth watching?
- Little Senegal holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Senegal?
- Little Senegal stars Sotigui Kouyaté, Sharon Hope, Roschdy Zem, Sharon Hope and Karim Traoré.
- When was Little Senegal released?
- Little Senegal was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.