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| "Excellent picture!!!! I can't recommend it more!!! I hope it gets to network TV so many more people see it!!!. I think it should be part of elementary/high school /college/employee-EEO curriculum. This film embodies what most 'Americans' proclaim 'America' to be about; and how 'Americans' can and do throw the 'meat, potatoes, seasoning, and broth' out of the 'melting-pot' of the world. The film thrusts your own prejudices in your face and gracefully challanges you to reform and call you to action. I can't say enough good about the film. Valarie bravely presents tragic events of hate and violence; not only the ongoing crimes and discrimination against the Sikh, but also hate in the current and recent past toward other religions/nationalities/races. She tenderly interviews victims and tells their stories of loss, sorrow, and fear; and of the victims' incredible faith, forgiveness, and hope. Despite all the hate, violence, sorrow, and the quest for revenge, Valarie challenges us to have hope and purpose in our lives, and as an appeal to our own beliefs and values, she calls us to action. 'Action,' not as a hallmark of Sikhism, but of our own faiths and beliefs. If you have the chance, stay for the question and answer session, Valarie is charming and her responses make you wish that they had been included in the film so everyone could have heard them."
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"I think that everyone needs to be informed of this information. Valarie taught me alot, as I too thought that the turban-wearing Sikhs were Muslim. Thanks for the education in life. Good luck with this documentary. It's going to make it!"
Reggie
Afro-American male
Omaha Film Festival
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"Incredible, any other words might take away from this amazing film. Thank you for making it, and may it become mandatory in every academic/ educational institution."
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Omaha Film Festival
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"Thank you for making this film! I had somewhat fallen into the 'us' and 'them' mindset and this film opened my eyes to my own preconceived notions, and made me realize how these perceptions colored my thoughts and actions. This film re-awakened my belief that people are HUMAN first and everything else second. Terrific, moving film about human cruelty and misunderstanding that provides hope and optimism for tomorrow. THANKS!!"
24-year-old female, white/Caucasian, agnostic, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"I wish there were some way this film could be shown to everyone. I have lived through the Japanese incarceration, civil rights struggle in the South, and the results of 9/11 -- I cannot understand why people do not learn. This could help."
73-year-old female, white, Christian, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"I have recently been to US and as I was introduced in office I found my senior team member not interacting with me. After about an hour he came back to me and said, 'are you a Sikh?' I then realized why he was staying away from me because he confused me to be Muslim. I thank you for all you are doing to ease our lives. All the best."
26-year-old male, Asian Indian, Sikh, Indian citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"I was deeply moved by the outpouring of love for the Sodhi family. This is true humanity, this is the vision of who we really are."
56-year-old female, Caucasian, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Excellent way to raise American consciousness about what being and looking like an American encompasses. Good examples of how communities came together to offer support when deaths occur within their midst and the injustice is felt in a personal, collective way. Thank you for all the multi-level effort it took to produce this meaningful film."
"over 60"-year-old female, Caucasian, spiritual - not affiliated with denomination, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Very good documentary that informs and touches your heart at the same time. Very good film that should be seen by everyone. Would highly recommend this to everyone."
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Omaha Film Festival
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"Thank you for making this film. I hope it can open the eyes of some people who don't understand or are confused. I feel that this is an important film to be shown to high school kids. I think that it is important to educate children because some do not have parents that will do this for them."
28-year-old female, white, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Sodhi's widow moved me to tears. She is a vision of God's grace!"
Father Jason Emerson
Associate Rector
All Saints Episcopal Church
30-year-old male, white, Episcopal, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"This film made me think of my friend's parents who met in a Japanese internment camp after WWII and of the Palestinian/Israeli people I met who are trying to build relations in Israel."
52-year-old female, Caucasian, Christian, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Very moving, factual, not overly syrupy. Teaches powerfully the need to listen to and tell each other's stories. Them are us! 'We all have a dog in this fight' IS SO TRUE. Thank you!"
56-year-old male, white, Episcopal, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Awesome film! It's a very important message, and should be seen by all Americans. I loved it. Thank you!"
41-year-old female, agnostic, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"NY resident before and after 9/11. This film was a new filter to reflect on those events in a profound and deeply personal way. Thank you."
28-year-old male, white, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Thank you so much for making this film! It was very moving and educational! Thanks for coming to the festival as well. It was a pleasure to hear you speak about your film and share your insights!"
Joe Vanourney
36-year-old male, white, Christian
Omaha Film Festival
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"Excellent film. I think it should be shown on TV and in schools."
29-year-old male, white, born Jewish, Israeli/French/American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Thanks for opening a door to a world I have very little -- ok no previous knowledge of. Very enlightening. Very necessary for all of us."
37-year-old female, Caucasian, Catholic, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Powerful film. Hopefully it will be seen by many."
42-year-old male, European, Episcopalian, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"An excellent job done."
61-year-old female, Asian, Sikh, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"It was a beautiful film with a very pronounced and profound message."
20-year-old male, white, Catholic, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Wonderful film on the reality of hate in America."
35-year-old male, white/Caucasian, Christian, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Well done. Excellent presentation. Educational."
66-year-old, female, Caucasian, Christian-Episcopalian, American citizen
Omaha Film Festival
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"Amazing documentary! Highly recommended!"
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Omaha Film Festival
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"A very informative piece. The message that is delivered is important."
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Omaha Film Festival
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"Quite the accomplishment!"
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Omaha Film Festival
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