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London Boys by Arun Nangla and Laura Pavone - A Season of Bangla Drama

When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: BLOC Cinema, Mile End

Speaker: Dr Clelia Clini with the filmmakers and participants from London Boys.

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A diasporic Bangladeshi community in East London finds community through the revving of motorbikes.

This documentary looks at struggles with identity. It focuses on masculinity and Islamophobia. It shows moments of both vulnerability and resilience. The "Bangladeshi Bad Boys" are a group of second-generation Bangladeshi bikers. Their loud engines mask a deeper sense of identity. This group helps them unite and rise above racism.

The film dives into their challenges with identity. These revolve around masculinity and Islamophobia. It highlights their vulnerabilities and strength. It portrays with warmth a specific slice of east London life.

Doors: 5.30pm Start 6pm

English I 90 minutes

£10 | 18+

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