City of Pearls: A Tale of Neglected People is a 2011 documentary film produced by the Hyderabad chapter of Students Islamic Organisation of India.[1] The 38-minute documentary captures the paradox between the high-rise buildings, malls, flyovers and the abject poverty and lack of basic amenities in the slums of Hyderabad.
| City of Pearls | |
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| Directed by | Shafi Maqbool |
| Produced by | Students Islamic Organisation of India, Hyderabad chapter |
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Running time | 38 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Urdu |
The documentary was released by Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, Secretary, Welfare Party of India in a special screening organised at Madina Education Centre, Hyderabad.[2] Muslim intellectuals such as Hamid Mohammed Khan and leaders from various socio-political class were also present.[3]
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edit- ^ "SIO documentary released". The Hindu. 2 November 2011.
- ^ "Documentary on Hyderabad's backward classes | Siasat". www.siasat.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013.
- ^ "Documentary on educational and financial backwardness of Muslims | Siasat". www.siasat.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013.
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