Film about unique Plymouth councilman has première at library
Part of Plymouth Central Library was turned into a cinema for the premiere of 'Sikh and Ye Shall Find' – a film about councilman Chaz Singh, who in 2011 became the first Sikh ever to hold that office in Plymouth.
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Film maker Bill Sheikh and Cllr Chaz Singh.
Cllr Singh came to Plymouth about ten years ago and the film chronicles some of his experiences on his journey from shopkeeper in Plympton to councilman and deputy mayor.
The director of the film is Plymouth University student, Bill Sheikh, who works with Cllr Singh in the Devonport-based inclusion organisation Fata He.
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"We started shooting the film back in February and I have spent some of the summer putting it together," Bill Sheikh said after the première.
Chaz Singh was also present at the première and reminisced about his early days in Plymouth in the offlicence his family opened in Plympton. He talked about how his personal journey had in part mirrored that of the city of Plymouth.
"I remember some of the behaviour I experienced during those first years. Someone told me to go home to my own country, but I do not think we have an extradition agreement with Birmingham where I was born and raised," he joked.
"In my time in Plymouth things have changed a lot. They are still not perfect by a long shot but they have improved."
Sikh and Ye Shall Find is being considered by the Sikh Channel Sky and will also be shown various other places around Britain.
Comments
by CharlieDodd
Saturday, October 20 2012, 4:49PM
“..Neverman said- 'he's Labour and you scoff at everyone who votes Labour'..
We should all be flexible in our outlook mate, for example even I might one day vote labour if they begin doing and saying the things I believe in..:)
The tory council was a washout on two counts, firstly they dumped an incinerator and its convoys of noisy stinking rubbish lorries on us, and secondly they let the airport close down on their watch without lifting a finger.
So at the moment labour are just ahead in my estimation, and I'm sure they should play the 'Chaz card' to increase their lead. A Sikh Lord Mayor would make big news all over Britain and put Plymouth in the public eye.
Heck we might even see him guesting on chat shows..:)”
by Vinnie_Gar
Saturday, October 20 2012, 4:37PM
“Here'sanother story commented on by that international man of mystery:
http://tinyurl.com/9k4ep58”
by Nevman
Saturday, October 20 2012, 3:27PM
“Sure you do, CharlieBob, sure you do - even though he's Labour and you scoff at everyone who votes Labour.
It's another of your increasingly desperate attempts to distance yourself from well-founded accusations of bigotry based on your frequent plugs for UKIP and your previous incarnation's stated two-year membership of the BNP.
You still haven't said why you're such a fan of Chaz, despite repeated requests. Is that because you can't think of a valid reason, other than using him as a fig-leaf to hide your toxic beliefs behind?”
by CharlieDodd
Saturday, October 20 2012, 12:32AM
“In the past, Plymouth has taken stick from some sections of the media alleging the city is 'racist' because we don't have a huge immigrant population down here.
That's why I think Chaz should be made the next full Lord Mayor of Plymouth to prove them wrong.
Also for good measure I'd like to see him become the next council leader..:)”
by knucklehead
Friday, October 19 2012, 10:30PM
“.....Plympton?
Chaz's shop was in Plymstock. He did mention it several times.
Chaz is also the Deputy Lord Mayor which was a big part of the film.”