1. Case Study: Slumdog Millionaire
Influences
Originally born in Kenya, Gurinder moved to
Southall, London when she was two.
Gurinder worked in radio before making her
first documentary ‘I’m British But…’ in 1989.
Gurinder has since become famous for
successful films such as ‘Bend it Like Beckham’
and ‘Bride and Prejudice’ which focus on family
problems and the wider issues of cultures
coming together.
Gurinder Chadha

2. Case Study: Slumdog Millionaire
Influences
Whilst many Asian filmmakers would not identify themselves as black,
British Asian cinema has conventionally been discussed as part of black
British cinema as these film are often seen as challenging traditional non-
white representations.
Are British Asian films part of, or outside, national cinema?
What is the relationship of British Asian cinema to British
Black cinema?