Center for Asian American Media

The evolution of British Bhangra and Bangla music marks the beginning of the end of British national chauvinism for Asians who have been born and brought up in Britain. It has helped to define them as a migrant community with a musical language of their own, created by them, for them, but open for enjoyment by all. I’M BRITISH BUT…uncovers a defiant popular culture – a synthesis – part Asian, part British. Director Gurinder Chadha ('Bend It Like Beckham,' 'Bride and Prejudice') presents a strident new perspective on nationalism.

“Gurinder Chadha’s assured, lively documentary I’M BRITISH BUT… gets a fresh angle on the Asian immigrant experience by exploring the second generation Bhangra culture.”

- Time Out

“Gurinder Chadha’s I’M BRITISH BUT…is an invigorating portrait of second generation British Asians. The possibilities of joy in this society are much greater than are generally imagined. Films such as Chadha’s make that apparent.”

- The Guardian

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