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Deep Dive: Like Here Like There (2011)

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Like Here Like There
Like Here Like There focuses on three cousins from the Fakirani Jat community in Sindh, Pakistan, as they express their cultural heritage through various art forms. The film features a self-taught Sufi scholar who shares spiritual wisdom, a Bhitai singer performing traditional melodies, and a Surando player who revives ancestral sounds. Each of these artistic expressions serves as a means to connect with their roots and family bonds. The documentary addresses the urgent need to preserve cultural identity in the face of modernization and globalization. By showcasing these artistic traditions, the film emphasizes the importance of maintaining cultural practices and familial connections within the Fakirani Jat community.

Why Watch

  • •Meet the Fakirani Jat community in Sindh, Pakistan.
  • •Find out about traditional Bhitai singing.
  • •See how Sufi wisdom is shared through art.

Did You Know

•The film features a self-taught Sufi scholar sharing wisdom.
•A Bhitai singer performs traditional melodies in the documentary.
•The Surando player revives sounds from their ancestry.

Perfect For

Cultural heritage enthusiastsSufi music fansSouth Asian studies