"When I went to university, I was assigned to room with an Indian girl (Sikh). And I remember being disappointed and thinking we would have nothing in common. I was very, very wrong. To this day, she is one of the kindest, warmest people I have ever known. Ten years later, we are still good friends.

Having a friend of one different culture really opens your mind to many other cultures. I know I am more open than many other members of my family -- though we come from the same culture and experience -- our 'time' is still very different."

"I have been following the creation of this film since it was just raw footage over the last four years, and I could not be more impressed with the final piece. As a fellow American and scholar of religion, I left the U.S. seeking out the pluralism and open-mindedness of Toronto because I could bear this no longer as one raised in the Southern U.S. constantly fighting against the ignorance and fear that drives such hate. Your courage and ability not to lose your faith in the 'heart' of America in the face of everything you have witnessed. Your optimism and spirit give me hope for a country that I have almost completely lost touch with. Thank you so much!"

"Valarie/Sharat,

Excellent movie. We were honoured to be here on Sunday April 15, 2006. Screening your film - Divided We Fall. This movie was filmed and narrated really well. I really enjoyed the play with emotions - humorous at times while really deep and sad at other times. It touched my heart that you took the time to give a voice to the families affected as a result of the backlash. A job well done!"

"So inspiring. The courage to take this project on and show your raw emotions was amazing. Thank you for sharing these stories."

"The film had a very deep impact on me and I felt a strange mixture of indignation and national pride. I must congratulate you on this immense accomplishment. Whilst here in the UK the community seems to be embroiled in the farce of various nonsensical and irrelevent arguments, you have raised the most important debate that Sikhs in Western Society face today with the true spirit of one who calls herself Kaur. The last time I felt this level of emotion was when I watched Daniel Day Lewis in The Last of the Mohicans, however DWF was alot more personal naturally.

Looking at the struggle of the Panth [the Sikh community] through the annals of history really changed my way of thinking, a paradigm shift. The fight for Sardari is a perpetual fight and one which will continue.....Only a few weeks ago a Sikh boy was attacked in Edinburgh and his hair was cut by a race hate gang. A peaceful vigil was organised in Edinburgh, however this will type of incident will continue. Weeks before this attack three Pakistani men murdered a white youth in Scotland and went to prison for a lifeterm. Sikhs get caught up in the middle of it all.

My feelings would not be different from the Sikh community at large in the UK, I feel that you are a champion for Sikhs worldwide and a true inspiration."