DRAMA . 2001 . 1h 37m . English . 6.1/10

Little Senegal_

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.

Director Rachid Bouchareb
Starring Sotigui Kouyaté, Sharon Hope, Roschdy Zem
6.1/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
2001
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Director
Little Senegal was directed by Rachid Bouchareb.
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Cast
Sotigui Kouyaté stars as Alloune in Little Senegal.
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Year context
Little Senegal was released 25 years ago in 2001.
Little Senegal is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 37m.

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (8 votes)
Popularity
4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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. 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.
How long is Little Senegal?
Little Senegal has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who directed Little Senegal?
Little Senegal was directed by Rachid Bouchareb.
Who stars in Little Senegal?
The cast of Little Senegal includes Sotigui Kouyaté, Sharon Hope, Roschdy Zem, Karim Traoré, Adetoro Makinde.
What is the rating of Little Senegal?
Little Senegal has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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