In Bangladesh a group musicians sing songs based on a tradition in Islam that emphasizes tolerance, love and mysticism. The Dust of His Feet brings us into their world with an intimate portrait of two of these musicians.
Matal Rajjak Dewan was an eccentric poet and singer who intrigued me the first and only time I saw him perform. When I returned to Bangladesh a year and a half later he was dead and his grave was a kind of shrine. Surprised, I set out to find out more and talked to his family, fans and, most of all, to his ardent student, the charismatic singer, Abdul Hai Dewan. For Abdul Hai, Matal Rajjak is more than just a teacher. “Nobody likes my songs,” he says unless Matal mixes in my soul and sings.” But Matal Rajjak is a puzzling figure who is described in many ways.
Throughout we experience the performances bringing people together to share their sorrow and joy. Shown at the 2011 Bangladesh documentary film festival Documenting Bangladesh 4.
 Director, Camera, Editor: Janet Best
Music: Matal Rajjak Dewan, Abdul Hai Dewan, Arif Dewan
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