Ruhi Hamid | |
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| Born | Mwanza, Tanzania |
| Alma mater | Middlesex Polytechnic; Royal College of Art |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Notable work | The Rock Star and the Mullahs (2003) Women, Weddings, War and Me (2010) |
| Partner | Misha Maltsev |
| Awards | Rory Peck Award |
Ruhi Hamid is a British filmmaker, born in Tanzania of Asian origin, who has made award-winning documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, Al Jazeera International, and other UK, US and European broadcasters. Her films have covered international stories — in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, the USA, and the Middle East — dealing with social and political issues about women religion, poverty, health, and human rights.[1] A graduate of London's Royal College of Art, she is also a graphic designer.[2]