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- A Sikh-American responds to a hate crime.
PAGG is used with permission from Nardeep Khurmi. Learn more at nardeepkhurmi.com.
Mandeep is a young professional, a husband, a father to a young infant son. He's a Brooklynite, a neighbor, a part of a local community. He's also a Sikh-American, one who feels a certain wariness descend upon and around him as news of a terrible hate crime clouds the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations.
As tensions rise, he faces pointed stares and looks -- some at his "pagg," or turban -- on the subway. His work even pulls him from an important presentation. But when he faces a direct, ugly, emotionally brutal encounter on the street, he makes a decision that proves ultimately both tragic and futile.
Writer-director Nardeep Khurmi -- who also plays the lead role of Mandeep -- has crafted a short drama that explores what it means to be an ethnic American in a politically and racially charged climate.
Through compelling, well-constructed writing and focused, intelligent performances, it uses film's ability to allow others to step into another's footsteps and understand what it's like to have one's existence constantly questioned and guarded against in the course of everyday life.
The script builds Mandeep's experience gradually, first as an internal horror and anxiety when he first hears of the hate crime on the media. Then, through adroit editing and direction, the camera captures the growing web of subtle yet cutting interactions he faces, whether it's in the way his fellow subway riders stare at his backpack or turban or the way they freeze when he enters a space. Though these actions are small, they have a deep impact on Mandeep.
The storytelling then slowly escalates the tension by taking those race-clouded judgments and assumptions and making them more intimate and personal upon Mandeep, especially when they begin to come from people he knows.
No one is consciously discriminating against the man they know, and they seem to be acting out of obliviousness or practicality -- but in his performance, Khurmi captures the sense of a man being slowly weighed down by a world who sees him first and foremost as his turban, and allows that to be the leading factor in how to see and treat him. When it finally builds up to an explosive, potentially violent encounter, Mandeep makes a difficult, heartbreaking decision.
PAGG is well-crafted, smart and focused storytelling, delivering its narrative with clarity. Its aims for understanding and compassion are clear, especially with its emphasis on Mandeep's internal experience. Through this unwavering focus on the internal, the film captures the way subtle racism can erode away one's sense of freedom and self-determination in the world, seeping into our very being. The only way Mandeep can regain those very American virtues is to essentially make himself invisible -- but even the terrible price of self-negation isn't enough. No matter how he accommodates himself, the narrow, insular microscope he's under is always there, watching him with the mistrust, fear and anger that often come with unchecked assumptions.
Sikhs are the most respectable community in India. My grandmother used to and still says that if there is a Sikh around you, you will be safe. No matter what happens.
Thats amazing
Yes, I feel the safest around Sikhs. India's pride!
absolutely disgusting the amount of racism in america they dont even care what religion you are if u have something on your head then they hate you
lol over hyped rubbish
can u explain why sikhs fight each other in their own temples?
So at the end, he realises that even if he shaves off his hair, it doesn't change who he is, and no matter how American he tries to be there will always be some people who will hate him.
and lost his identity in the process. he allowed the American culture to conform him to their standards, but its never good enough
Same goes for every country in the world.
Tiara Its time for Sikhs to pack some heat.
Yep....the Left always claims that only whites are racist but I guarantee you that if I were to walk around in a majority non-white culture, something worse would happen to me and my girl.
I've been assaulted because I was White and I have been assaulted because I wasn't White. It sucks, but I ain't gonna change who I am, whoever that is.
Sikhs are literally the nicest and most respectful people, I don’t get why they aren’t more respected.
Golden Temple of Amritzer? Yeah, i'm old, i remember the news. All religious people are crazy.
@@llothar68 dude what about it they occupied the temple and were asking for a independent khalistani state wth is wrong with that....do i need to remind you how the indian government reacted to it?
Because most people don't care to know more.
@@leaveme3559 They were religious nut jobs demanding release of a tax evading arrested cult leader.
Cause people think they are muslims
I didn’t understand how they found a Sikh actor who was willing to cut off all his hair for a short. But it turns out it’s his film.
He might be a cut surd
That's incredible amounts of commitment to his craft.
I hope his beard grew back quickly.
Sikhs are not nerd religious followers, Sikhs are not even required to wear turbans when they have nothing to do with warfare, reason they wore turbans as Panjab was frequently attacked by Afghans and Mughals, Sikhs community adopted things to be full-time warriors.
If they go all by there rules, a Sikh is also supposed to carry a tactical knife.
@@rishavbhowmik7778 jagmeet singh carries one with his suit
Might be a non Sikh person? 🤷
The real sad thing here is that sikhs aren’t supposed to cut their hair, there’s a saying that they’ll cut their head but not their hair & for him to do that just to fit in makes me sad.
I think he did it because he was thinking about his son and what he may have to go through. The fear of that is what made him react so badly
thats why it's tragic
I feel like with all the hate crimes he is hearing on the news, he doesnt want to be the next victim and even more importantly have his wife widowed and son fatherless
Heard that Sikh’s vowed to not cut/shave a single hair on their body until they destroy Islam right?
Everyone has the right to practice their religion the way they see fit. Some people read things differently than others but that doesn’t make them anything less within that religion if this makes sense. Like people who follow the Bible can take it many different ways. Look how many different churches we have with the same core belief :)
I am a sikh raising a son in America its one of my biggest fear that he will be subjected to bullying and hate when he starts school. 💔
If you are financially decent .. or work in a job instead of business.. will recommend you to move. US is not a place to raise a Sikh kid.. I would never settle there simply coz of this even though my sister lives there.
@@NavjotSingh-xb8cn I live in NY and I'm a sikh, wear a turban, and have a beard. Gotta be true to who you are. Sure I get racist remarks but so what. That's a lack of knowledge on their part and also it shows how small of a person they are
If he gets bullied and hated on just make sure he feels perfect the way he is at home. Don't let that be the reason your kid loses his roots of sikhi
@@NavjotSingh-xb8cn That's complete nonsense man I'm a Keshdhari Sikh born and raised in the United States during my 20 years for the most part people were kind to me and sure there were questions but this is prevalent in any western country. We as Sikhs have to be strong and we shouldn't flee somewhere due to stuff we hear on the news the vast majority of people aren't like that and discrimination and evil is everywhere not just in one country.
Do not worry most children will be nice and most schools in the US have an anti-bullying procedure to deal with this. I would have your son on the first day of class make sure to introduce himself and tell them about his Sikh religion children will realize he is one of them. If you ever need help contact SALDEF or Sikh Coalition they will help you with any questions.
i bawled my eyes out when he did that to himself, and i am mexican american and this cut my heart to pieces. truly unfortunate for one to be driven to do this.
I cried as well, it is awful :(
That's because you are gay and way too emotional. He did the SMART thing for himself and his family going forward.
He looks soulless without his beard and hair. That seemed like the only thing connecting him internally .
It was the ideology behind that particular look that have them internally connected and he looked soulless later because he had giveup whatever good he believed in due to some pathetic racist mindset that in today's society people ( of different backgrounds, social status and age groups) tend to carry towards anyone who's different than their perception or definition of "normal"
It's just hair, I think people make it a bigger issue than it needs to be.
God will not hate you for cutting your hair.
Simrit Sandhu no he just looks cleaner. Personally I don’t like beards or long hair on guys.
@@randomartist751 i haven't cut my hair in 10 years, i wear it in two braids
Michael Svenson Thats good for you. It’s your body and I can’t control what you do obviously. Like I don’t hate guys with long hair. I just wouldn’t be able to date a guy with long hair because I don’t find it attractive.
The thing that made me upset is seeing the black dude look at him like he doesn’t get the same looks for looking like himself 🤦🏾♂️
je'suis Elle Movies often reflect reality. Minorities discriminate against other minorities all the time.
Liar, he's not black he's brown.
Same here, I was like year right dude. But it's like when someone fatter than you comes around. You tell yourself, I'm fat but at least I'm not as fat as him XD
Blacks don’t like Indians
@@jazsingh6779 I 'm sorry you' ve experienced that. But that's not the case everywhere. I loved my Indian friends growing up in Canada. And My background being Jamaican, we were all one. Black, Indian, Chinese Jamaican, even white Jamaicans. Things will change one day and there won't be so much hatred.
That Moment when you realize this is better than a lot of Hollywood CRAP!
@@nikhiljoshi2961 not all dude not all
Neil good point
Thats exactly what this is..More LIES and race baiting horseshit..
Snyder movies do. Even though they have poor plot points and excuses, they have far more depth and symbolism than most Hollywood movies. MOST, not all.
As a Hispanic beard enthusiast that has had a long thick beard and handlebar moustache for three years, watching him shave his beard hurt me.
His beard is FAR more significant to him, his community, and his family than mine could EVER hope to be!
Hugh Jaanus your face is unhygienic
@Hugh Jaanus How?
Sikh people would rather die than letting someone else touch their turban or cut their hair .
It's a symbol of their love and respect towards their motherland and their culture and traditions .
It looked physically painful as well. My skin is too sensitive and by facial hair too course to just go ham like that 🥺.
But in the end hair is hair one’s hair is not holy. Hair doesn’t make a man neither does it make one holy. If a man 🤔 💭 thinks he is holy for never cutting his head hair /facial hair you’re committing Idolatry.
My ancestors were merchants from Arabia, and my grandfather’s used to tell me that when his father’s ship would dock in India during trade, they would leave their stuff with a Sikh, as they were very honest, and he would continue his trip back to Arabia or Zanzibar, and then come back to India and find his merchandise safe and sound with the Sikh. He also told me in June 1999 before he passed away at the age of 89, that you will never find a Sikh begging in the streets of India, you will find Hindus because of the Caste system, and you will find Muslims as well, but never a Sikh. I went to India in 2017 to attend a friend’s wedding, whose an Indian immigrant in my country the UAE, and I noticed that the Sikh neighborhoods were clean, safe, and people mined their own business, and not one single beggar.
Wassup Habibi ❤️ I'm from UAE too!
Where you from in UAE
Respect for Sikh but You are Wrong begging is not conneted to religion...i m indian i saw every type of person begging...
@A P your dp suits you .
When someone has to beg its not about religion... Most people that have to beg absolutley hate it. It embarrasses them and they wish they didn't have to.
Being a Baptised Sikh the moment he went for the scissor, I was like no man please don't , it was heart wrenching so I skipped the whole part.
There is an utter lack of awareness around the world despite all the social media rage and stuff. Hope the westners atleast get the facts straight cause its 2019 but feels like the 90s.
Omeleto videos are the best source of entertainment one can find on YT, great job guys hope they air this video on all the news channels or something.
Can you elaborate on being a Baptised Sikh?
I started learning about Sikhi about 6 month ago. I'm going through a difficult period of my life. In the darkest moments I'm thinking of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Fateh and Zoravar and all the Sikh shaheeds, of what Guru Gobind Singh had to go through and still keeping Chardi kala and leading the Sikhs forward. How strong their faith was! It gives me so much strengths.
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!
@alpachino thats great to hear and yes in our moment of pain, life anxieties and stress the gurus are like lighthouses that help us figure out how to react. Cause they been through far worse. Living by three simple virtues of Kirt: Work, Naam Jap: Meditate on lords one name, Vand Shak: Share your earnings with needy can help us live fuller and simpler lives. In the age of complication and outwardly projection the guru teaches us to live a life which is more spiritually and inwardly centric.
For more resource check out Basics of sikhi page on CZcams
@@pukhrajsingh4802 Yes, bro, I watch them, actually I came to Sikhi after watching Jagraj Singh videos.
@@bravoalley228 A baptised sikh is the one who has taken vows to keep hair uncut as a respect to the GOD and has dedicated himself to serve humanity.
It was soo heartbreaking when he was cutting his hairs .sikhs are the most peaceful and cheerful people i met
Aagh way he was shaving had me nerves gone. Was like he gonna be bleeding
it was bleeding
heart bleeding
beard bleeding
Soul bleeding
Bleeding bleeding
It’s crazy how much 9/11 still affects our society today.
Sebastian1010 what is that supposed to mean
Ajay Annamalai people often judge anyone with hijabs(especially in American cultures) as terrorists because of the trauma of 9/11. Even in the video the drunk douchebag referred to him as “Osama” which is short for “Osama Bin Laden” who was responsible for 9/11
@Arminius Don't think it's the Muslims fault, you can't say that while western forces occupy and promote instability in the middle east. The near million killed by American intervention is significantly worse than 9/11, yet you regard THEM as terrorists... Blame your Zionist-adhering leaders and lobbyists who opt for endless wars against Israel's enemies. Zionists were behind Libya, Iraq, Syria, and Iran. This 'harmless country that just wants their ethnic state' has the strongest intelligence agencies, and its 'Defense Force' silently fires missiles into Syria without provocation. That's not discussed by the mainstream media, but it happens weekly. Ironic right? Also, this 'hostility' isn't limited towards only Muslims, many racial minorities are mistrusted in the west. For instance, mexicans and blacks are constantly targeted in America, did they also collectively earn their reputation? Westerners dislike Muslims for their beliefs and 'terrorism', but nary a word is spoken about NATO's atrocities and transgressions. As for western civilization and values, you don't have the high ground to judge others. I don't think your justification for racism and hate is fair, nor is 'give it time' a solution.
you think that was the start of it? Try being Irish, Italian, Russian, German, Hispanic etc etc before 9/11.
@HarryGoldfarbs GangrenousArm it does tend to be the center of the problem....or is it ok to take over a country by bombing and killing as Israel did.
The things are getting really horrible for the Sikhs in the West, though they are the most peace loving people one could ever knoe
wasnt indira ghandi murdered by sikhs?
Wasnt INDIRA gHANDI MURDERED BY sIKHS?
Christian Lieva weren't like hundreds of thousands sikhs killed by Indian Government during 1984- 94?
I don't know why you guys watch if you don't understand. It was not all about Sikh. In the end, after he trimmed his beard, he again was treated the same.
@@christianleiva3584 Yes because Thousands of sikhs were killed by her single wrong decision you can read some article about the blue star 1984 little kids girls and many innocent peoples were killed during the operation blue star 1984
I grew out my beard after living 3 years in Punjab. And kept it. Thats how much I respect Sikhs. The pride of India.
🙏🤝❤
That was kind of terrible. He looked so hollow at the end.
I remember a coworker of mine whose father (a Sikh) worked at the gas station nearby that I always stopped at. One time he was picking her up after work and I happened to come out of the building with her. He saw us laughing together, and on the ride home told her how I was always nice to him, and always joking around with him. She told me that not a lot of people were nice to him, because of the turban.
I guess you just never know, if that guy at the gas station is your friend's father, so you'd better be nice to him.
Edit: spelling
It is horrible. In India, the respect of a Sikh is said to be in pagg (turban). Shaving off his hair meant losing all his respect. No one else would think like that. But for him, he will lose respect for himself till he realizes he did what he had to do.
Best to treat others like you want to be treated, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, etc. My ancestors emigrated to America. It must have been hard for them to assimilate, to learn a new language, laws, and culture different from their home country. Even today, it is hard & the process should not be made more difficult when everyone ultimately wants the same thing. ☮️💚🌅
@@shashwat1330 His hair, at the beginning, when he was getting up from the bed, and you saw his beautiful hair... sigh
@@littlemrpinkness295 pantene worked well for him.
Whats saddening is a sikh wouldnt think twice to die protecting a non sikh as a sikh is taught altruism.
This is best shown via free food 24/7 im all sikh temples to everyone regardless of colour faith or wealth.
We are all EQUAL
Just a thought and observation. You'd think a country of mixed-cultures, races, and religions would have advanced more. All that has evolved in this world is technology. People are still primitive. Under-educated, ungodly, prejudiced, ignorant, selfish, and judgemental.
To top it all off, mean!
@Ehd Why don't people give a damn about your great comment?
@@The_Beast_666 Because it is a self deprecating view. He is also intolerant. I hope we all find Peace.
@@The_Beast_666 what wrong has he said ?
We were never supposed to mix that’s why they call it the American dream
It is because it was not a country that was supposed to have been mixed.
I was about to cry when I saw him in front of the mirror and knew exactly what he's gonna do. My heart went, please don't, please Don't.
I literally cried because I know someone who just didi the same. Sad world tbh.
He should go barber shop.
I'm agnostic and my grandmother heard about the Sikh religion and wanted me to go to a temple with her because she said that it was the most honorable religion she had ever heard about. She was a wonderfully open hearted person, she always found a reason to love everyone, I didn't convert but I am so grateful that I was given that experience while I was defining the human being I would become. Just felt like sharing.
Moral of the story :- You can't escape racism !
racism" words imaginary
if the word was true and exist then every single human being on this planet earth is a racist to the core
Racism ... and interesting topic these days. I was recently informed that only white people can be racist.
also dont care what others think, no need to fit in.
@@yosour6733 if you want to have an opinion that is fine... However make sure you don't state that a word is imaginary which is very much not.
It doesn't matter who you are or what you look like, there will always be those that judge you. Be true to yourself.
Absolutely!!
Thanks for Bringing this concept
I am sikh and I am proud of my turban
After watching this I am crying like a baby because I cut my hair in 2004
After I moved to USA but still today i cant feel the same inside me still thinking what I have a done
Its ok bro begana desh begane lok. Aapa loka ta kmauna te khana . Malak te bharosa rakh te sikhi nu dil ch. Waheguru Mehar karu.
@Roy R you must be fun at parties
@@harsimransingh2946 dhaaannwaad veere
How dare you calling me fraud
And listen
People like you just bring shame to all of us who does not know how to talk to anyone or
You must be losers in your life
@Kambojas Kambo koi ni tu khush reh
Naam de piche mere Singh te hai
Tere te jaat likhi hoyi hI and sir name
Main sikh na hoke v sikh hain
And for your kind information at my work we are not allowed to have turban or any facial hair in research field you dont have much choice
So keep your hate for someone else
I dont know why your butt is hurting
Punjabi vese v free ch har insaan nu judge bohut kerde ne
Pathetic stereotype mentality
Stones are only thrown on those trees on which fruits blooms
Balraj Singh Virk what do you mean ?
@@DaveySharma He means that people hate (throw stones) the ones that bloom/succeed (trees on which fruits blooms)
No one is throwing stones at trees in bloom
Nice said Yaara .
This is a beautiful saying
The poster at his back in the train tells it all : "Finally live for us ." Kudos to the filmmaker for this use of symbolism.
As a Pakistani muslim myself, Sikhs are some of the nicest and most loyal people you will ever meet.
I Hate How People See Each other has like aliens? When we're all Humans.
But there's no need to capitalize every other word of your sentences.
I just wish people would love each other regardless of their religion race nationality or gender
My sentiments exactly 💯
When he cut his hair I cried.don’t conform brothers. Your holiness is beautiful❤️.
So much hate. I fear for my Arabic son. 💔💔💔This country.. Its just so bad here. I miss my home in Morocco with my husband. No one deserves to be treated this way. For a Sikh to cut his hair... That's like cutting out his soul. So sad and absolutely Terrible.
Hey... I saw you last time on someone else's channel...
It doesn't matter, if someone has dark skin, they are a target. My son is half Asian Indian and has been profiled more than once.
@RustySolo They don't care, they lump them all together.
If you dont want to stand and fight, I'd rather you leave.
jeo jackson fight for what to be treated like a person
This really hits home for me. I'm not a Sikh American, but I am a the son of Chinese immigrants. The capture of that feeling on not belonging was brilliant. It really sent chills and reminded me that even though the USA is my country, I know some people out there think otherwise. Even though it doesn't matter what they think, it affects your day to day and just gives you anxiety.
Not too long ago, a Texas policeman, who fought for years to wear his religious Sikh garments and won, was shot by someone he stopped in a route traffic stop.
thank you for sharing a sikh story on this platform. SIkhs need more awareness in this country. Thank you Omeleto! love yall
my heart hurts so much.. thank you for making and treating this film so tenderly
The fact that he hated himself, no longer wanted to be what he stood for because of how it is interpreted. How we all put on a skin instead of being ourselves in all the honor because of how others see us. Because we are honor bound does not mean the world will see us that way? Perception through ignorance is heart breaking!
In the end, there were tears in my eyes.
I am not a Sikh, neither I have met a Sikh, but EVERY INDIAN knows what is the value of beared and turban for a Sikh. If a Sikh is lossing it, it means that he is broken in pieces.
Love and respect for you shotte veer
@@HarpreetSingh-lj1rx 🤗❤
Such a powerful and important film! Beautifully shot and sensitively told! Truly a masterpiece!
This is a depiction of what hate does. This is why Jesus condemns hate and strongly commands us not to partake in it.
@Angelo Mathews if you have a problem with Jesus you can tell Him all about them. His ears are always open🙏👂👂
@@truthunfolded1300 you do realize Jesus and the Bible itself is beautifully written imaginary story right :) ?
@@comprandom1748 Hahaha it is actually quite the opposite! This life we are living is the imaginary story. Jesus is very real and you'll soon see for yourself
Angelo Mathews Where do people get theses outrageous Lies!???
@@truthunfolded1300 I am guessing you got your religion from your parents :) How is it that you are born in the right religion and in the right part of the world? and how is it that it is the same case for every religious person (Christian, Muslim, Hindu etc....), Religion is being used as tool to brain wash humans at a very young age, it is so sad to see good people like you cannot get out of it, very sad indeed. I am glad i did and i am very happy, i hope you will be cured and i do not pray on that because prayers are not real :) i just hope you will come into your senses of rationality and realise the difference between imagination and the reality.
I'm hindu, (which is different from sikh,fyi) and still his shaving gave me chills.
My heart broke when he started cutting his hair.
In india we feel more safe around the sikhs than around police
It is easier to disintegrate an atom than a prejudice. Albert Einstein
Thnks Nardeep for this beautiful piece of art. I am a sikh and am proud of it but its true sikhs being so selfless they have to face racism abroad. I literally cried while watching this. Please all remember this was made by Nardeep Khurmi. You sir have my respect.
I felt every part of this. No one understands what it is to do everything in your power to be a normal average citizen and when it's too late realize it doesn't matter what you've done or what you do.
Sikhs are lovely people! I found myself homeless in London as a teenager,and they helped us all out a lot! They would go round feeding and giving clean clothes and blankets bless them!
This is off topic but he’s actually really handsome with his beard and long hair!
13:58 That's self hatred.
Never ever do this in your entire life. From this point on, I started to feel sorry for him.
Heart wrenching scene with the razor. I could barely watch, “Please don’t.” Brilliant commitment to the characters and story. Thank you.
His shave was an absolutely brutal scene, almost too much to watch. Well done film.
I am white , and I would love to have shaken this mans hand and got to know him regardless of his race or religion, race or religion does not define a man in this world, only his actions and what his words are do, love everyone and accept everyone, we all deserve a chance in life and we are all loved and we are all equal in the eyes of god, make someone’s day better, introduce yourself and spread love and kindness in a world full of hate because there is good still out there !
They still hate him...
I think this was a necessary film.
Regarde ça, Québec.
When a person hate someone, he loses his love and peace of mind and the other person gain tolerance, patience and love.
This is worse than a man dying. This is his soul dying. I watched this years ago when it was first posted, and i am still punched by its severity years later.
It feels weird to watch this because my name is Harman Preet Singh too
@Kambojas Kambo wdym?
Don’t you dare ever think about cutting your hair
@@dharmannisgod9950 I'm sorry bro but I do it every month
Harmxn just forget this conversation ever existed
He went from chill dude to hello your computer has virus
Computrrr*
@@Venin6 🤷♀️
Powerful and thought-provoking! May all the creators and participants in this video be blessed we are all children of God 🙏
@Paulo Mendes The God of gods my dear Pablo 💙🙏✝️ our Lord of Israel 🙏✝️ Yahweh! 💜 Jehovah!
That is an amazing and very powerful film. It had my eyes riveted to the screen! As a human being who just happens to have skin that's not pale white, I've been subjected to some kind of disgusting racial behavior my entire life and it doesn't look like it will ever change. Unfortunate but true.
what? are u kidding
?
most anti asian hate crimes are perpetrated by african americans
Exactly how is this a beautiful story? How is this 'kind of' terrible? This man loses his pitch in his job, can't even ride the bus without being stared down like he's less than, he get's bullied and humiliated in front of his wife and child, and in the end he has to give up his identity so he can be safe, fit in, be somewhat accepted. There's nothing beautiful about any of this, and it isn't kind of terrible, IT IS TERRIBLE! Put yourselves in his shoes and for a minute just imagine how his life is on a daily. The tragic thing is, he'll still be bullied because of the color of his skin and his features.
that is exactly what I thought! this is not beautiful but a dark insight into someone's life .... sadly not even his family or friends could understand his plight and his decision DOES NOT mean that he will be discriminated any less.... it also points to another fact that Americans are ignorant.....Sikhism is another religion altog... not all BROWN people are Muslims... THERE IS a whole world out of north america...believe me...and please open your minds for once...
maybe there is beauty in how it has been constructed to make you feel this sad way. Definitely it is a shame
"Sikh-American"
Sikh isn't a nationality. You wouldn't say Christian-American.
@Hugh Jaanus catholics and christians are 2 different things
Sikh’s can be counted as an ethnic religion. So you can’t compare it to something like Christian American.
I would call Joel Osteen & his televangelist ilk "Christian-Americans".
They’re not saying it as a nationality, they’re just saying that he is and why this video is so impactful.
Mixed feeling on this one-so sad that he let go of his identity. Im african american-so iv known ppl will harm me or my family because we are blk my whole life. I get jt...but i think trying to hide makes it worse...also i cannot hide my race-but even with that lately iv taken to standing a bit taller and taking my space vs disappearing/ diminishing who i am. .
carmensaify i agree and I don’t think this is v representative of the Sikh community has Sikhs are also known for bravery and even upon migration to the western world, plenty have kept their hair also.. Racism can be big no doubt but integrity often still bigger
One of the police officers in my area is a Sikh. I’ve talked with him before and he’s one of the nicest people I know.
From personal experience I know how honest Sikh people are I really do wish other people just knew how good of people they are.
As a Sikh I love that we are getting more awareness.
"In the end he saw it won't change nothing
He abandoned his culture, his life.
But it was too late.... He was a dead man inside... You could see it in his eyes"
I have frequented the same gas station for 7 years. The owner was always nice and welcoming. I saw the bracelet so figured he was Sikh. But never questioned his clean cut and shaven face.
Then one day he decided to let his beard grow back and wear his turban again. So I asked him about it. And he said yeah after years of not doing what he should he felt it was time to go back.
I was so happy for him and proud of him. So many deny who they are just to fit in. It is sad.
You have to keep your culture.
Bro me as a muslim girl who wear hejab ik how u feel. its hurt,mad and sad in the sametime. No matter what race and religion we all, we are human who deserve love ♡ sorry my english is not good. Atleast we should respect and love eachother just like our gods told us :)
Your English is fine!
Hi, I'm an American blue-collar white guy country boy, I just wanted to let you know that despite my appearance I love muslim and sikh people. Most Americans aren't intolerant idiots
@@throwcup strength & honor ❤
I'm a hindu and I really have lot of respect for the Sikhs , infact in India Sikhs are called the countries pride.
People who choose to hate will always find something to hate.
Yeah. Then it becomes so much that they don't require any reason to hate somebody
Stay strong my Sikh friends. I am an Indian n I believe that diversity is a necessity of this planet. Anyone who neglects it or misbrands it is as synthetic as plastic.
Thank u omeleto.
This hits at the heart thank you for making a film about this I am a man of color third generation here in America and I feel this small film is about me
But sikh's are not like this they can cut off their head but not hairs you need to read some literature
I am also a man of color, 12th generation, and I feel like this is a completely unrealistic characterization of our society
@@dirtdiv3r This is the real America. Facts. Not fantasy.
Heartbreaking. I could not watch him cutting his hair.
He should've moved to Compton. He'd be accepted as a crip no sweat.
Even in Mexico ppl don’t treat u like this bro this hate on color need to really stop
I simply love this video, It's brilliant, the actors have done a fantastic job. Love from Punjab, India.
It doesn't matter what religion or background all people deserve to be respected, do not be so quick to judge.
Sikhism is the most noble and honest religion and way of life that has ever existed in my opinion
The lady didn’t sit next to him and looked at him with distrust but this way he knows he couldn’t get attacked by a lunatic with gun. He did this for his family so his kid and his wife wouldn’t have to live without him.
Why do people hate on sikhs? I always thought their beards were cool
Bigots will remain bigots for ever, no matter what you change about yourself. THEY are the ones who need to change, not you!
If I hated a race because of something that some of that race did, I guess I could hate every race…… however since I don’t hold an entire race accountable for stuff that only some of them do, I have no reason to condemn any race.
12:18-I'm speechless. The fact that people like him exist in our world keeps me up at night
It is sad to see that now sikhs are facing the same thing that Muslims are facing from decades. The situation is really getting bad day by day.... Never met a Sikh but I strongly believe that sikhs are very nice people. The end is very scary and sad... no one should go through all these things....
We have been facing it in the West as long as Muslims have even during the Iranian revolution of 1979 someone people conflated us with them.
Its just a youtube video its not a documentary.
@Kambojas Kambo
What are you talking about the Quran doesn't have anything against non Muslim infact their is the testament of prophet Muhammad and anti women Bangladesh have had two Senegal have had two Pakistan Mali and Indonesia have had female presidents. So countries with predominantly muslims have had female leaders. The University of Al Quaraouiyine, founded in Morocco by Fatima al-Fihri in 859 regarded as the first university ever opened by a Muslim woman?
Put it into perspective women were not allowed to be members of a uni until 1920
So dont be an idiot
@@ridwamahamed2582 The dude above seems borderline illiterate, so he probably won't even comprehend what you've written - LMFAO
Mad respect for all the Sikhs out there. Love from Pakistan.
Love from here also.
I consider myself a conservative Christian and literally every Sikh I have met have been the nicest most polite people that I wish to give equal respect in return. Everyone is created equal in the sight of God.
@Angelo Mathews You are completely missing the point, but ok
I’m a Sikh and love America. No matter where you will go in the world there will always be hate don’t label this country as hateful.
This is just a screen play. A true Sikh would never show any fear or hate never. NIRBOU NIRVAIR🙏
The ideals of a Gursikh aren't as easy for everyone. People are human outside world and the five thieves often get to even the strongest of people, it's a daily struggle and some people are more steadfast than others.
You can’t call someone not a true Sikh because he is showing fear, and no where in the video did he show hate. It is true that showing hate towards anyone is immoral, not for just our religion but for all people. Sikhs cut their hair out of fear of their family, out of fear of their surroundings, and simply to fit in. This is not immoral, they are still Sikhs and they are still honorable people. In the screen play, the Sikh man had a fear for the safety of his family, this can be seen when he stops his aggression towards the arrogant drunks after his wife mentions that his child is present. Sikhs keep their qualities, their heart, and their religion if they cut their hair.
The shaving scene actually gave me heartache.
This actor is just jaw dropping he literally scratched his skin whilst shaving his beard. The male character put life in this short film. Truly showed what it hair means to a Sikh. It is shameful what we have to go through on most of the foreign lands. Kudos to the team for making such beautiful film.
This was very powerful and well acted. Peace to all, regardless of skin color or religion. Thank you from Melbourne, Australia.
This made me cry.
even after shaving and cutting his hair the women at the end look at him in a different way.
puja kumari I know!,,I was like- WTH?..he just sitting there minding his business & everybody far from him..Eyeroll 🙄😒
That's the core idea behind the video. You can't escape racism.
pahar singh mann That woman that came on the train & looking him up & down pissed me Off
@@Em1ly949 Well, you shouldn't have felt that way. If you did, it means you weren't comfortable in his previous look. No offense, just saying.
pahar singh mann shouldn’t have felt What?? Mad about the lady looking him over like she was judging him on his looks? I didn’t say anything negative about his appearance before & I know Sikh men don’t cut their hair before watching this, cause I know a thing or two about people of India 🇮🇳 & I Always thought the people are beautiful
This is exactly what Malcom X taught us. You can try and look like them but they will never treat you as an equal because you are born not as them
People need to know, if anything, you are very safe amongst the Sikh people and community. Kind, good people with universal brotherhood teachings and care for all mankind. A good short film too. Thank you.
The real sad part is that this is reality. Why are a lot of Americans so ignorant?
It's not just Americans. This happens in Canada, England, The Netherlands, etc. There are hateful, ignorant people out there.
@@yowgyrl it happens much more in northern American tbh. And especially USA
It happens all over the world, among many cultures and nations, including India. It gets broadcasted more in the USA because we also have more Media coverage and there's more awareness of the problem. That doesn't necessarily mean it happens more.
@@yowgyrl I agree with you entirely.
@@timothylocklear9885 it doesn't happen in India. We are not racist how can be we are all the same. In India sikh people are well respected . I keep seeing news about sikh harrasment or something like that from USA and Canada. You guys can't even tell difference between muslims and Sikhs. And why target Muslims either? Not all of them are bad
Earth never created Gaps between Humans. Humans created all this and their own hell. Being a Punjabi This really touched my heart. Amazing acting brother
Heart breaking video of how society can break a person. Very emotional video, thanks for sharing.
I am from India .Here we have huge number of Sikhs are True patriots and trust worthy people .and also they are quite supportive
Sir Jaave Ta Jaave Mera Sikhi👳🏻♂️ Sidak Na Jaave...
I appreciate you making a movie in regards to this scenario, with all due respect, I feel very hurt. Myself being someone who has endured hate crimes in the past, I don’t think any Sikh would or should make such a move by mutilating their hair. Our ancestors have died by the sword, sometimes beheaded, bones crushed, The worst of worst circumstances. Attacks slander by illiterate people should not be enough to make you want to remove your hair. We were never made to fit in; if society doesn’t want to accept you or doesn’t feel that you fit in, you don’t need society, they can go bugger off, because they’re lost souls themselves!! Have strength and remember the Almighty and you will always be protected, in life, and after life.
Taz Singh Makkar exactly, whilst racism exists don’t think this video was actually well represented. Sikhs are known for their bravery regardless of situations.. this video is abit pathetic in that manner
I agree, I feel like our context of culture and history has conditioned us to be the people we are. But undoubtedly this film was extremely profound and moving for a casual viewer.
Is it just me or that sikh guy looks like an indian Jake Gyllynghal?