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American Sikh [short film]
Synopsis
Based on true events, American Sikh tells the story of a courageous man in post-9/11 New York City who faced prejudice and racism with humor and heroism. Harnessing the style of comic book heroes, this short follows Vishavjit Singh as he finds a singular way to respond to widespread distrust of his religious expression.
This film screens as part of the Shorts 2: Animation – Desires program.