Turbans / by Erika Surat Andersen.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Andersen, Erika Surat.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

East Indian Americans--Cultural assimilation.

East Indian Americans.

East Indian Americans--Oregon--Biography.

Race relations.

Racism.

Sikhs.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (34 min.).

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 2001.

Language Note:

In English.

Original language in English.

Summary:

Turbans is a presentation of National Asian American Telecommunications Assoc. and Different Drum Productions with funding provided by the CPB. It is a lyrical short drama set in the lush, green Oregon of 1918. It explores the conflict within an Asian Indian immigrant family torn between cultural traditions and a strong desire for social acceptance. Based on the memoirs of the filmmaker's grandmother, Turbans illuminates issues of assimilation faced by all immigrants. The compelling story concerns the young Singh boys who, although born in the U.S., are attacked for being different. The turbans they wear, a tradition sacred to their Sikh ancestors, identify them as outsiders in the prejudiced landscape of their time and place. Their father makes a tough, heart-breaking decision that brings us face-to-face with the harsh realities of racial intolerance. Based on the memoirs of Kartar Dhillon. Originally shot in 35mm.

Notes:

Originally released as DVD.

Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).

Winner, Golden Reel Award, L.A. Asian Pacific Film and Video Festival, 2000

Winner, Family Award, USA Film Festival, Dallas, 2000

Winner, Silver Medal, Short Subject Film, Philadelphia International Film Festival, 2000

Winner, Silver Award, Worldfest – Houston International Film Festival, 2000

OCLC:

747797449