"Bengal Memory": Documentary Film Fundraiser

"Bengal Memory" is a documentary short film about the Bangladesh Liberation War, the forgotten genocide of 1971 and the controversial role the U.S. government played in it. Directed and produced by a Fahim Hamid, a Bangladeshi American who grew up with stories from his family about the war, this film centers on his father's experiences and memories of the terrible violence unleashed by West Pakistan. Along with firsthand accounts from other survivors and freedom fighters, and experts and scholars who provide insight into context and politics of the conflict, "Bengal Memory" is an oral history, told through a personal lens, seeking to bring to light a dark chapter of history that is often neglected by the international community. Rare archival footage and recordings, including recently declassified White House tapes, show a complicity between the U.S. President Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger and the West Pakistani regime responsible for the killings of hundreds of thousands of people in what was then East Pakistan--now, Bangladesh.

Our film is in production, and we are raising money for our expenses: including travel to Bangladesh, crew and equipment costs, post-production, licensing of footage and music, and more. With a goal of $10,000, we hope to raise enough to make a 30 min version of this film by Aug 2024. Later on, we hope to expand it to a 60 min version, with a plan to submit it to festivals and find distribution.

Fahim's previous films have appeared on PBS, CUNY-TV (in New York), and UKW Media and at numerous film festivals. "Bengal Memory" is a personal project that has been developed over several years and our team is excited to finally be completing this film and bring this revelatory story to audiences across the world.

Other participants in the film include:

Our team also includes:

Dylan Hirsh - Cinematographer, Sound Recordist

Riaz Ahsan - Production Consultant

Ifti Chowdhury - Music Composer

Thank you for your support!