Alsarah: The Sonic Historian

Alsarah: The Sonic Historian

WORLD PREMIERE Sudanese musician and ethnomusicologist Alsarah leads Alsarah and the Nubatones, a band of immigrants exploring migration’s impact on culture through music—an essential venture amid displacement and an enduring conflict.

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with co-directors Roopa Gogineni and Wael Gzoly.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Roopa Gogineni, Wael Gzoly
Producer: Roopa Gogineni
Executive Producer: Stanley Nelson, Marcia Smith, Monika Navarro, Michael Kantor, Joseph Skinner
Cinematographer: Wael Gzoly
Editor: Roopa Gogineni
Language: English, Arabic
Country: United States of America
Year: 2025

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Event details


In-Person Date

Saturday, November 15, 2025 1:45 PM

Venue

IFC Center


In-Person Date

Saturday, November 15, 2025 1:45 PM

Venue

IFC Center


Online Dates

Wednesday, November 12 - Sunday, November 30, 2025

Venue

Online Screening


Online Dates

Wednesday, November 12 - Sunday, November 30, 2025

Venue

Online Screening