Film Screening of The Club – 12 March 2025

 

Film Screening of The Club – 12 March 2025

The Department of English at Carmel College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women hosted a special screening of The Club, a documentary by filmmaker Nalini Elvino de Sousa, on 12 March 2025 in the college auditorium. The screening complemented the SYBA Major paper on Goan Diasporic Literature, which explores the experiences of Goans in British-ruled East Africa. Dr. Glenis Mendonca, Head of the Department, introduced the filmmaker and contextualized the significance of cross-migrations in the Goan diaspora. Nalini shared how a trip to Zanzibar led her to uncover the deep-rooted Goan connections in East Africa, culminating in a film that captures the centenary celebrations of the Goan Club in Dar-es-Salaam.

Through warm interviews and nostalgic memories, the documentary traced the lives of Goans who migrated in search of better futures, their cultural legacy, and their love for music, language, and belonging. Students found the film moving and insightful, appreciating the rich history and identity captured on screen.