Community Voice

7^th Nov 2007

24^th Kattak 539 Nanakshahi

UNITED SIKHS Teenage Volunteer Wins Accolade at Spinning Wheel Film Festival Hollywood

WORLD PREMIERE OF “ONE LIGHT” - AN INSPIRING DOCUMENTARY FILM
BY A 13-YR-OLD SIKH-AMERICAN

Thirteen-year old Angad Singh is truly making the world a better place. Through his new documentary film, “One Light”, he reaches out to his neighbors and community in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, to tell them about his faith (Sikhism) and to learn about them as well. The mission is to connect - drawing on similarities, and inspiring everyone to take baby-steps in the direction of making this world a friendlier place by education, connection and inspiration.

Angad states: “After sharing our backgrounds and beliefs with each other, we were thrilled to find that, even though we were rooted in different parts of the world and practiced different religions, we had so much in common in terms of family and faith values, love for humanity, nature and animals, etc.”

“The idea for us, as Americans, is to celebrate what binds us together, and not get mired in what divides us.”

“One Light” will be premiered at this year’s Spinning Wheel Film Festival (SWFF) in Hollywood, which celebrates the stories of Sikhs worldwide, and brings diverse interpretations of their culture, identity and history to the screen.

This year’s festival kicks off on Nov 17th at the Writers and Guild Theatre, Beverly Hills, California. For more information visit www.SpinningWheelHollywood.com

Contact Kristeen Singh
562-716-0932
swff.hollywood@gmail.com
http://www.spinningwheelhollywood.com/

Our Mission

To transform underprivileged and minority communities and individuals into informed and vibrant members of society through civic, educational and personal development programs, by fostering active participation in social and economic activity.

UNITED SIKHS is also an avenue for networking between like-minded organisations to establish and nurture meaningful projects and dialogues - whether social, cultural or political- to promote harmony, understanding and reciprocity in our villages, towns and cities.

UNITED SIKHS is a coalition of organisations and individuals, who share a common vision based on the belief that there is no greater endeavour than to serve, empower and uplift fellow beings. The core of our philosophy is an unwavering commitment to civic service and social progress on behalf of the common good.

Accordingly, UNITED SIKHS has sought to fulfil its mission not only by informing, educating and uplifting fellow beings but also by participating in cross-cultural and political exchanges to ensure that the promises and benefits of democracy are realized by all.

We at UNITED SIKHS believe that the development of enlightened and progressive societies can be made possible by socially conscious groups of people who make a commitment to develop and direct human potential. Our work, efforts and achievements stand as a testament to our faith in this vision.