"I applaud the effort that you and your cousin undertook. Very few people would bother to put in such an effort for something like this film. The fact you did this for yourself and others without any selfish motive makes the movie even more impressive.

I could relate to a lot of these stories especially with the little kid who punched the kid after a comment was made. I've been there and I did the exact same thing. I've been called Osama, terrorist, etc. I've had a gun pulled on me after 9/11, I've been searched at a gas station by the Northville police for quote "looking suspicious." I was only 18 at the time just pumping gas. I really believe this video will help out others in society. Plus I was born and raised here."

"Though I understood and was aware of the discrimination faced by Arab Americans I did not consider how Sikh Americans were affected. As an African American female I am saddened and ashamed that I and other people of color have not supported Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Americans. I think the film should be widely showed and used in programs promoting diversity and social justice. Thank you."

"I heard new stories I wasn't aware of, and the movie was well-done. However, I feel the movie didn't address the rage/injustice/alienation experienced by many, although I do understand why you slanted it as you did. I had never experienced racism, as I grew up in a very sheltered environment, attending private school all my life (a very diverse one). I was in class on 9/11 and we all watched, classmates I'd known for twelve years. One of my classmates, immediately after seeing the towers, said, 'they did it to the Jews,' and then walked over to one of our 'Arab' caldian classmates and said, 'you did this.' I looked at him and said, 'what the hell is wrong with you? It was the world trade center, they did it to us, to everyone.' Then he told me to go back to my f-ing country. I told him this WAS my 'f-ing' country. Then our teacher stepped in, sending him to a counselor as our headmaster told us to turn off the TV and resume our classes. And that was that.

It's amazing that one horrific incident can suddenly make you feel like an outsider, like you're not a 'real' American, whatever that may be. My classmates had always embraced my cultural heritage and celebrated it as a community. And I won't lie, I feel a sharp dissociation from the 'average American' after all these incidents."

"Hi,

I was at the Metro Airport of Detroit (it happened few days after 9/11), was waiting for my daughter who was arriving from Maryland, parked my car, two cops who were in car drinking coffee asked me to move my car. I said, I am waiting for my daughter. "Move your car, I said!" one of the cops yelled at me, then I thought may I have parked my car at wrong place but it wasn't. I was wearing Punjabi shirt, shalwar and kameez, "you don't belong here anywhere, GO BACK," other cop yelled at me. I got scared and moved my car and kept driving around until my daughter came out. Thank you."

"As a 20-year-old college student trying to make a difference through my four years at Michigan State University, Valarie really inspires me. I am a racial ethnic student aide for the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs at MSU. I use my position to help spread awareness at any time I can. When I heard a Sikh student on MY campus was attacked I was FURIOUS. However, I knew anger would solve nothing. As a Sikh, I knew it was my duty to educate others. I put on a program called Mistaken Identity and showed the documentary by that name. I had a panel of Sikh and Muslim students for a discussion afterwards. 150 (most non-Muslim/Sikh) people attended. This was in October 2006 and I am still getting thank you's for putting this program on. I will continue to spread awareness at MSU."

"Great job. Very open minded/eye opening, inspiring. I think it is important to also remember all the people who helped, reached out and supported Sikhs post-9/11. Within 2 weeks of 9/11, policemen, firemen, congresspeople came to our gurdwara to say 'we stand with you.' and 'we are with you.' So to me that is the real America. Thank you for making this film."

"Strong and effective movie. Will definitely recommend this to my friends/family. Thank you for coming and for your extreme efforts in making this possible. This is certainly very inspirational towards college students like myself."

"This film drew on emotions multiple times; from reliving 9/11 through images I felt hurt all over again, but the interviews, stories, and dialogue that followed created a whole new hurt within me. I could not empathized but I felt such sympathy for Sikhs as far as discrimination through the government and military, which grew a desire within me to learn more and take action."

"I am so glad that I had the opportunity to see Divided We Fall and participate in the discussion! The movie has a very nice balance of data and personal stories. Thanks for including the clips of Valarie and Sonny, they helped to make the film unique, accessible, and very personal!"

"This movie had me in tears within minutes. I hate that my country is full of ignorant assholes, and I fight against it daily. You did a wonderful job with this film, especially linking the various communities that have gone through hell thanks to their own neighbors. I am amazed at the widow's answer to your question, and slightly comforted that she felt loved and welcome in the U.S."

"Your film was very good. I saw another filmed documentary called Encounter Point, that focused on the Palestinian-Israeli issue. Both your film and Encounter Point used a direct, first-person perspective to relate the issues that are so pivotal to understanding a conflict as well as the steps necessary to develop solutions. Documentaries of this type are very effective, and I can only pray that all of your efforts and all of the efforts made by other filmmakers with the same vision will create a strong foundation for the desire for understanding and solidarity amongst us all. The film is a great work and please continue your efforts. You sure have inspired me."

"My best friend is a Turkish Muslim. In middle school, another girl came up to her and said to her face, 'Are you a terrorist?'"

"This is a very powerful film and needs to be seen by as many Americans as possible. I was really touched by the film and the people you talked to. More films like this need to be made."

"I felt that many of the comments by Sikhs about how they were Americans first really resonated with my own experiences (for example when someone asks me where I'm from, my instinctive response is Rochester Hills, MI)."

"Thank you very much for completing the story of many people whose story was not completed in the media. My sincere thanks to everyone who was involved in the movie."

"I learned a lot from this film. I want to thank you for making the movie. I wish you luck. I also want to thank you for speaking after, your personal thoughts and stories are appreciated."

"Thank you for sharing these stories. I especially liked that you have traced this violence even to the criminal justice system in this country, by standing against the death penalty as well."

"I think the documentary was great. I think the interviews were very powerful. I just wish there was a bit more from the Muslim side because many Muslims have been discriminated against. I would love to see more documentaries about these issues. Great job!"

"The film was very well made. It showed how the Sikhs are and the way they look and would really create awareness."

"Excellent movie. Kudos. Keep it up."