8 Short Films About Heathrow
“8 Short Films about Heathrow” offers a moving glimpse into the lives of young South Asian teens whose futures are shaped by their connection to Heathrow Airport. Through poetic storytelling, it revisits the 2005 Gate Gourmet strike, where 800 Punjabi women bravely protested their unjust dismissal, shutting down the airport in a powerful fight for dignity and justice. This film not only captures their inspiring courage but also shows how their actions forever impacted a new generation. It’s a compelling story of resilience, community, and the strength to challenge the status quo.
Introduction to Gurmukhi: Da-Daa
P6 Academy present An Introduction to Gurmukhi to support the learning of Gurmukhi, beginning with the alphabet. This video presents Da-Daa.
Introduction to Gurmukhi: Dha-Dhaa
P6 Academy present An Introduction to Gurmukhi to support the learning of Gurmukhi, beginning with the alphabet. This video presents Dha-Dhaa.
Introduction to Gurmukhi: Anana
P6 Academy present An Introduction to Gurmukhi to support the learning of Gurmukhi, beginning with the alphabet. This video presents Anana.
Southall 79
"Southall 79" revisits the 1979 Southall Uprising, sparked by the National Front’s decision to hold an election meeting in the area. Through interviews with figures like filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and photographer Dennis Morris, the film offers a compelling reflection on race relations in Britain, comparing the tensions of that day to the challenges still faced today. It’s a powerful look at the resilience of a community standing against racism, making it a must-watch for those interested in social justice and British history.
Introduction to Gurmukhi: Thathaa
P6 Academy present An Introduction to Gurmukhi to support the learning of Gurmukhi, beginning with the alphabet. This video presents Thathaa.
Introduction to Gurmukhi: Ta-Taa
P6 Academy present An Introduction to Gurmukhi to support the learning of Gurmukhi, beginning with the alphabet. This video presents Ta-Taa.
Introduction to Gurmukhi: Tha-Thaa
P6 Academy present An Introduction to Gurmukhi to support the learning of Gurmukhi, beginning with the alphabet. This video presents Tha-Thaa.
Introduction to Gurmukhi: Tataa
P6 Academy present An Introduction to Gurmukhi to support the learning of Gurmukhi, beginning with the alphabet. This video presents Tataa.
Farmer Protests - The Desktop Film
This unconventional desktop documentary offers a powerful, immersive look at the 2020 farmers’ protests in India, blending emails, social media conversations, and protest footage with artistic expression. Directed by Narvir Singh, the film captures the immediacy and emotional intensity of a growing movement, using art to respond to collective stress and optimism. Rather than an objective account, it provides a deeply personal and impressionistic view of one of India’s most significant uprisings, highlighting the transformative power of art in times of resistance and upheaval.
Lost Conversations
"Lost Conversations" is an introspective documentary, created during the 2020 lockdowns, that delves into five profound questions central to Sikh philosophy. Through long-form Zoom interviews with Sikh thinkers and community organizers from the USA, Canada, and the UK, it offers a diasporic perspective on topics like identity, politics, marriage, parenting, and death in Sikhi. This film provides a rare opportunity to explore the spiritual and philosophical depths of Sikhism through intimate, reflective conversations that seek to answer timeless questions at the heart of the faith.