Divided We Fall has captured the attention of journalists around the world. The filmmakers have been featured in print, radio and television media including CNN, NPR, the BBC, and Frances Moore Lappe’s book You Have the Power: Choosing Courage in a Culture of Fear. On these pages, we showcase some of our favorite video, audio, and print clips.



San Diego People
A 30-minute news magazine on KUSI, a San Diego CNN affiliate.

July 22, 2007

Show includes clips from the film and interviews with the following members of the Divided We Fall team:

  • Valarie Kaur, creator/writer/producer
  • Sharat Raju, director/producer
  • Swaran Bhullar, San Diego resident and DWF interviewee
  • Nitasha Sahwney, attorney and DWF interviewee





Paula Zahn Now
Weeknight primetime news magazine.

May 15, 2007

Show includes clips from the film and a brief interview with Valarie Kaur, creator/writer/producer of Divided We Fall.



Note: Video quality on this clip is poor. If you would like to read a transcript of the interview, click here. (You must scroll down aways; Valarie Kaur and Divided We Fall are the third story.)










Sivoo Feature:
Indian Film Festival
of Los Angeles

April 2007

Sivoo (an online OnDemand TV station catering to Indian-American audiences) interviews Sharat Raju in conjunction with the film's L.A. premiere. Click the image to access the videos on Sivoo's website. The site features four interviews with Sharat:

  • Intro to Divided We Fall
  • The Inspiration
  • The Making Of
  • The Reaction










Harvard Divinity School
Religion & Filmmaking Panel Discussion

June 2007

On a Religion and Filmmaking panel, producer Valarie Kaur shares her journey and workalongside distinguished documentary filmmakers for Harvard Divinity School's Alumni Day. Her advisor Diana Eck moderates. The next day, she graduates!

(Video at right: a clip from Valarie's presentation during the panel and does not include the entire panel discussion.)






Sikh Council on
Religion & Education
Sikh Heritage Dinner

June 2007

Sharat and Valarie are honored at the annual Sikh Heritage Dinner on Capitol Hill. When Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA) and Rana Sodhi (brother of the late Balbir Sodhi) present the award on stage, the filmmakers express their emotion and gratitude and tell their incredible story to the audience. 

(Video at right: a clip of Valarie's speech after being honored at the dinner.)




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