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Join us for the 90-minute public television documentary, “Guru Nanak: The Founder of Sikhism--Life and Legacy," the story of the founder of the world’s fifth-largest religion. We are also celebrating the first Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in Illinois.
The documentary interweaves his life and how his spiritual legacy is carried out today by Sikh leaders in science, medicine, arts and politics. In today’s world of stereotypes, nationalism, bullying and misconceptions Nanak’s message is relevant to people of all religions and races.
An eclectic range of participants in the documentary include among others: The first Hoboken Sikh Mayor Ravi Bhalla, 2019 Grammy Nominee Snatam Kaur and Dr. K .Singh Sahni who operated on Senator John McCain.
Although Guru Nanak founded the fifth-largest religion in the world, Americans and the western world know little about him. This unique film coincides with the 550th anniversary of his birth. Considered a revolutionary activist, the guru’s ideas were well ahead of his time. Nanak espoused equality for all, gender empowerment, service to others and devotion to the environment.
The documentary interweaves his life and how his spiritual legacy is carried out today by Sikh leaders in science, medicine, arts and politics. In today’s world of stereotypes, nationalism, bullying and misconceptions Nanak’s message is relevant to people of all religions and races.
An eclectic range of participants in the documentary include among others: The first Hoboken Sikh Mayor Ravi Bhalla, 2019 Grammy Nominee Snatam Kaur and Dr. K .Singh Sahni who operated on Senator John McCain.
The documentary recently screened at the LA Awareness Film Festival and received the festival’s "best director” jury Award. Please watch the trailer or visit www.gurunanakfilm.com for more information.
Timeline for event:
2:30 pm - Meet & Greet - join us for snacks and activities on Sikh heritage and history.
3:15 pm - 4:45 pm Movie
Panel discussion will start immediately after the film. Please join us if you are able to stay.
This film is sponsored by Chawla & Associates, the Parent Diversity Advisory Council at IPSD 204, Naperville Neighbors United, Interfaith Aurora, Naperville Interfaith Leaders Association (NILA) and the City of Aurora's Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board.
Registration is suggested to help us plan the event.
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