Film telling councillor's story to be premiered
A FILM chronicling a local councillor's rise from shopkeeper to society high-flier will be premiered tomorrow.
Drake ward councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor of Plymouth Chaz Singh is the focus of 'Sikh and Ye Shall Find'.
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Filmmaker Bill Sheikh, a film-maker from Metal Snare Productions, with Chaz Singh
The short film documents Cllr Singh's ten-year personal and professional journey since arriving in Plymouth – and is being screened tomorrow as part of a huge celebration of diversity.
Well-known Cllr Singh is a community development worker for the Devonport-based inclusion organisation Fata He.
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The proud patriot is also the brains behind Plymouth's annual St George's Day celebrations, which raise thousands of pounds for charity every year. The Labour councillor teamed up with Plymouth University student, Metal Snare Productions film-maker and fellow Fata He worker Bill Sheikh to produce the 30-minute movie.
It will be shown at Plymouth Central Library's meeting room at 5pm tomorrow, followed by a question-and-answer session with the pair and the chance to dip into some refreshments.
The screening is part of national Black History Month celebrations.
Cllr Singh became the city's first ever Sikh councillor when he was elected in May last year.
He said: "This has been a fantastic opportunity to work with Bill from Plymouth University, Plymouth Central Library, and to look back and document on how it all happened.
"It is a question I do get asked a lot. It also highlights the contribution made by members of the black, Asian and minority ethnic community''
Cllr added that there had been interest in showing the film on the Sikh Channel, a free-to-air satellite, internet and Sky Digital TV station.
Entry to tomorrow evening's premiere is free. However, spaces are limited so booking is essential, organisers have warned.
To reserve a place, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4520514982.
Alternatively, contact Plymouth Central Library on 01752 305901 or by emailing library@plymouth.gov.uk.
A second public showing, which is set to be held at Plymouth University, is also being planned to take place next month.
Comments
by niugnepyzarc
Saturday, October 20 2012, 1:00AM
“jabbathebutt raising his ugly head to spout off his xenophobic nonsense once again, your like clockwork mate, any time there's an article about someone who isn't white British there you are spouting your foreigners are taking over nonsense, just an idea for you my friend, we are an island nation, we have been invaded countless times over the years, therefore our genes and ancestry are a very varied mix, chances are back in your historical ancestry jabba your own family were probably immigrants of some sort, bet that makes you feel conflicted eh?
ive an idea for you mate, if you do not like living in a multicultural nation may I suggest you **** off overseas? because this country is not changing, least of all because of the views of the ignorant minority such as yourself. you wanna live in a white power utopia you wont find it here!”
by CharlieDodd
Saturday, October 20 2012, 12:52AM
“Let's have a show of hands by all those in favour of Chaz becoming next Lord Mayor..:)
CharlieDodd says "Aye"!”
by bsheikh
Saturday, October 20 2012, 12:34AM
“Blackspot, by making such a claim I presume you have sufficient evidence to back it up?”
by Nevman
Friday, October 19 2012, 1:21PM
“You mean like the epic biopic of Gandhi, blackpot, made by that well-known Asian minority, Lord Attenborough?”
by JonnyGlenholt
Friday, October 19 2012, 8:53AM
“@blackpot, What on earth makes you think Bill Sheikh is Sikh?”
by blackpot
Friday, October 19 2012, 5:19AM
“By all accounts i hear Mr Singh is a decetn chap etc etc,and im sure he is;but what bothers me is that without fail,whenever a project is run by someone from an 'ethnic minority'you can be certain someone ( in this case the filmaker ) will also be of the same ethnic background and that reeks of racial discrimination..so much for multiculturalism and integration.”
by mamouG
Friday, October 19 2012, 12:37AM
“It”
by mamouG
Friday, October 19 2012, 12:36AM
“It's a human interest story. What is bothering you so much Jabba.”
by Nevman
Thursday, October 18 2012, 11:56PM
“And who are the "likes of" me, Jabba? Come on, give your favourite hate words again. You know you want to.”
by jabbathebutt
Thursday, October 18 2012, 11:30PM
“@nevman... "exploitative British Empire" .... and not one word against the rulers of these countries that were ( and still are ) to do deals for themselves which enabled this and a lot more ... like black people catching their mates to be slaves.... but hey .... who gets the blame ? .... I do not need history lessons from the like of you .”