Films

Article of Faith is a portrait of Brooklyn-based Sonny Singh, an activist working against bullying in New York City and one of the protagonists of our documentary FROM HERE. A devout Sikh, Sonny wears a turban and does not cut his hair. These practices, however, make Sikhs the regular targets of anti-Islamic harassment and violence.

Through the voices of ten young people living in Berlin, Germany and New York, USA, Where are you 'from' from? highlights the insight of young people from immigrant families in two societies struggling with migration, national identity and racism. Residing on different continents but sharing similar questions and experiences, the interviewees reflect on their families’ immigration process, growing up with multiple cultures, and how they see themselves today. The video is a tool to lead discussions on complex identities, the impact of immigration, and many forms of racism, in the context of both societies’ increasing diversity. Both the film and accompanying discussion guide have been created especially for use with high schools students, in university classrooms, and in community settings. AWARDS

• 2011 Erasmus Euro Media Award, Special Award for Culture of Diversity, 2011
• 2014 Bündnis für Demokratie und Toleranz, Preisträger: Wettbewerb “Aktiv für Demokratie und Toleranz“
• 2016 Recommended by the Landesmedienzentrum Baden-Württemberg

Genre: Documentary | Length: 22 Min | Year: 2010

Miman's Story, developed in partnership with IniRromnja and Romaniphen, is a multimedia educational resource on Gadjé-racism - the racism against Roma and Sinti - that is based on the story of the protagonist Miman from our documentary film FROM HERE. It consists of four video and learning modules: 1) Citizenship and Belonging, 2) Romani Realities in Germany, 3) Histories and Continuities of Discrimination and 3) Visibility and Invisibility. It is designed for educators, social workers, and youth over the age of 14. The learning modules contain historical background information for educators, discussion questions about the videos, supporting activities on the topics and exercises that encourage students and educators to “Take Action.” The materials are a tool to raise awareness in educators and young people to the history and current situation of Roma and Sinti in Germany, stimulate critical reflection, and offer spaces for empowerment and solidarity for students from various communities.