Roots And Wings (Updated)

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Posted on: September 16, 2008

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Roots And Wings (Updated)

The U.S.A is proudly known to be the Melting Pot of the World. But a teen Sikh American is not comfortable with the idea of assimilation at the cost of diversity. He would  rather see his country to be a salad bowl where uniqueness is a good thing as long as it’s accompanied by co-existence.  

Angad’s second documentary  ‘Roots and Wings’ poses  the question if one has to cut off their roots in order to spread their wings and soar high. He highlights the challenges the Sikh Youth face every day being both American and Sikhs, the spirit with which they overcome them and what they expect out of their fellow citizens.

The documentary speaks to anyone that faces challenges on account of being ‘different’ – whether visibly or ideologically. It persuades the audience to expand their horizons and think beyond stereotypes.

More About the Film: http://rootsandwings-themovie.blogspot.com

1st place competition winner in 2008
for age group 11-17

 

Directed by: Angad Singh (Age: 15)
Location: Roswell, GA – United States
Length: 29 min, 58 seconds

NOTE: This documentary was recently finished and re-sent to us to showcase on SikhNet. It was not complete when it was submitted in 2008 to the film festival, even though it won first prize in 2009. The video will not be in the 2009 competition.


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13 Responses to “Roots And Wings (Updated)”

  1. admin Says:
    May 8th, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Good Job Angad Singh ji! I look forward to seeing more films in future years. Keep up.

  2. Param Singh Says:
    July 23rd, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    I like your leadership Please keep it up. GOD BLESS YOU

  3. HARMANDEEP KAUR Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Great job!!!!

  4. Japman Kaur & Triman Singh Says:
    September 17th, 2009 at 5:41 am

    Hey Angad: Vote for you!

    Proud of you for this captivating and focussed presentation!

    Thanks to Ish-Amitoj Aunty who trained us together for our maiden dramatic presentations at Akal Academy Camp Atlanta Dec06-Jan07.

    Congratulations equally to Gurmeet Aunty also for all her back hand support to you!

    Japman Kaur & Triman Singh
    japmantriman@gmail.com

  5. inderjit singh Says:
    September 17th, 2009 at 5:56 am

    Very good Angad singh keep it up

  6. Dr Savi Says:
    September 18th, 2009 at 8:57 am

    I really liked the way to set the pace, stayed with the theme and interjected lots of interviews with people expressing their views from their hearts.
    Gr8 job.

    Being a UK born person myself, I found the parallels between our lands and challenges fascinating, i.e: In the US 2nd, 3rd Gen Sikhs have also experienced & continue to experience a sense of ignorance from those around them? Therefore, we need more film makers like you to help people understand who we are in terms of our heritage and message. We defend the defenceless, are humble and believe in equality.

    We need people to recognise that mutual respect is key for a better world and your video helps us identify with this goal.

  7. kk Says:
    September 18th, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    wow its soo inspiring and meaningful. thank you for making this video. keep it up.

  8. Bikram Singh Says:
    September 21st, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Wow! We have a promising documentarian in our community. We hope that you will reach to many schools in the USA and open their minds on the challenges of the Sikh Youth; while educating them about Sikhism!

    Wish all young people will share this documentary with their friends and schools.

    B Singh

  9. Hardeep singh Says:
    September 21st, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    hey it is amazing to be in such great spirits.
    Wonderful wonderful job….

  10. Kelly Bond Says:
    September 23rd, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    I found your video via the internet. I was doing a research paper on Sikh community.

    Your video was knowledgeable and very, very well done.

    You’re speaking during the video was flowing like you have produced a lot of videos and done a lot of public speaking.

    Good Luck in your amazing future ahead.

    Kelly

  11. Bhagat Singh Says:
    September 26th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    That was a wonderful experience! Too bad I can only vote to one video, otherwise this ould definitely be get a vote from me. :)

  12. Rancy Kaur Says:
    September 28th, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    Dear Angad,

    Thank you for the beauitful message in an amazing video.

    Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki fateh

  13. Jitender Singh Chahal Says:
    October 11th, 2009 at 1:47 am

    Dear son
    My son gurleen told me about you, he got inspiration from you at akal academy you are one of the real solder of gurmat. Jitender singh

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