Best of the Fest: Highlights of Social Justice Film Festival 2020

BLOCK 4: A Higher Calling

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Seva
August 5, 2012 marks the most violent hate crime against Sikhs in America. Following the temple massacre, Sikh activists combat rising xenophobia through the religious practice of selfless service.
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Can Art Stop a Bullet: William Kelly’s Big Picture
William Kelly, widely considered the social conscience of Australian art, once said: “Art can’t stop a bullet, but it can stop a bullet from being fired.” Can it?
Can Art Stop A Bullet Filmmaker Comment
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Films begging the question "Can art stop a bullet from being fired?" What is required of socially conscious art?

August 5, 2012 marks the most violent hate crime against Sikhs in America. Following the temple massacre, Sikh activists combat rising xenophobia through the religious practice of selfless service known as seva, creating impact on a national scale and challenging the FBI to accurately report hate crimes against the Sikh community.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Rippin Sindher
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