...from Alabama
Currently viewing: Auburn
Note: Viewers defined their own race and religious affiliation in open-ended demographic questions - this information is intended to show the diversity of our audiences.
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"Great movie! You have produced a collection of stories that so many of us around the country share. This movie needs to be in every classroom and library in America."
26-year-old male, Asian, Muslim, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"I think that this film is great and every American should watch it. I think it can relate to so many people, not just Sikhs. This film makes me appreciate Sikhs so much more, and what they have all had to go through. I am ashamed now that I feared a family on a place about a year after 9/11 and even though they didn't know, I wish I could ask their forgiveness. I want to reach out and support these people more. I feel this film has enabled me to be a better person. I have such a deeper respect for Sikhs and Muslims and Arab Americans, etc. and I just want to show them my respect. Thank you for making this film."
18-year-old female, Caucasian, Christian, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"On 9/11, my friends told me to not go outside unless it was with one of them. This was at Georgia Tech, but they were still concerned with that one person who would not be rational and see the color of my skin and make a nasty decision.
Flying to Bangladesh once, my father and I were pulled aside to answer some questions. One officer took time going through our stuff while another went into a corner with my U.S. Passport and called it in.
My sister is on the secondary screening list now because of her first initial M. Ahmed (her first name is Melissa)."
25-year-old male, Bengali, Muslim, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"Thank you for doing such an AMAZING job in representing the races and cultures who are misunderstood and misrepresented. I'm sorry I could not stay longer and be a part of your conversation, but it really struck home. My mom recently was engaged to a man who shares the same views as the ignorant people who point fingers at anyone who appears to be different than us. My involvement in cultural organizations in college and the info I can present to such people is only a small step, but your work is motivation to continue no matter how discouraging it can be."
21-year-old female, white, Catholic, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"This film made me want to cry. It brought home worries and anxieties I have felt for years since 9/11. My father is a soldier and a Northerner, all of which made me slightly separate from the regular Auburnite. My mother told me a story shortly after 9/11. She told me about my father's friend who was a Lebanese Christian police officer. He was shot to death in his truck during the first Gulf War. This is how my mother explained that people make mistakes and you cannot judge before knowing.
After 9/11 I had to lecture a 9-year-old on prejudice for antagonizing a South Asian boy by calling him a 'sand monkey.'
These are the stories that I keep inside. I think the ignorance in our society could be greatly reduced if this movie, and others like it, were a staple of our media."
20-year-old female, white, Christian, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"I have not personally experienced anything. However, my father travels to London for business once or twice a year. When he traveled two months after 9/11 on the subway in London, people yelled at him, 'Go back home you stupid Paki.' He was also stopped at the airport and went through bomb security check and was the last to board the plane."
19-year-old female, Indian, Hindu, Zambian citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"A great story. I never knew much about Sikhs until tonight. It is important that Americans learn more about different cultures so that people do not judge other people due to their misunderstanding of other's religions. Thank you so much!"
Dan Nesmith
29-year-old male, white, Christian, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"This film is very emotional and informative. It has also once again shown me the ignorance that many Americans have of things foreign to us (non-Christianity, non-Anglo-American, etc) I hope that more people will see this film and find it as informative as I did."
22-year-old male, Caucasian, Christian, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"I knew a lot about the discrimination before watching the film but I am very aware that many Americans (particularly my age) are not. Your film shouldbe shown in universities nationwide. Auburn is a bubble; no one thinks outside of it. The U.S. is becoming more of a bubble in itself. The movie made it easier to hit home. Please keep me informed (via email) of film releases or any other endeavors. Your fight for humanity is inspring and refreshing. Good luck!"
Brittany Branyan
20-year-old female, white/Caucasian, Christian, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"It was very informational and interesting. Very relatable as an adopted South Korean, but raised completely American."
20-year-old female, South Korean, Christian, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"The documentary was great. I wish you all the best in carrying out the untold stories and informing more Americans. It is hard since there are so many media hurdles and misunderstanding. Good luck."
Jishnu Saha
19-year-old male, Asian/Indian, Hindu, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"This was an amazing film. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. I am also very jealous of your journey of learning more about what was/is going on."
21-year-old female, Caucasian, Christian, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"This is a fantastic film, I applaud your efforts to show it around the country."
54-year-old male, Caucasian, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"We need more people like you. You're doing a great job. Don't stop!"
21-year-old male, Arab, Muslim, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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"This was totally AWESOME!!! Best of luck/hope!!!"
25-year-old male, mixed race, Christian, American citizen
Auburn University
Auburn
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