SIKH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2009: CHILDREN'S
Roots and Wings
Director: Angad Singh

The U.S.A is proudly known to be the Melting Pot of the World. But 14 year old Angad is not comfortable with the idea of assimilation at the cost of diversity. He would rather see his country to be a salad bowl where uniqueness is a good thing as long as it’s accompanied by co-existence. 

Angad’s second documentary at age 14, Roots and Wings poses  the question if one has to cut off their roots in order to spread their wings and soar high. He highlights the challenges the Sikh Youth face every day being both American and Sikhs, the spirit with which they overcome them and what they expect out of their fellow citizens.

The documentary speaks to anyone that faces challenges on account of being ‘different’ – whether visibly or ideologically. It persuades the audience to expand their horizons and think beyond stereotypes.

Director's Bio:

Peace worker, Youth Activist, Filmmaker since the age of 13 – teenager Angad Singh is breezing ahead with a focus and aim for a friendlier world via documentary filmmaking. His two films have screened in dozens of film festivals, schools, youth conferences, community centers, satellite and cable across the globe, inspiring young and old alike to take a baby step in the direction of Peace.

His second documentary Roots and Wings is slowly becoming an education tool in the intermediate – high schools around the country for creating a dialogue around “What does it mean to be an American in a multicultural society of today”. Angad is a freshman at a High School in Atlanta, GA. He loves to play basketball and the saxophone.