The Story of the Turban
Synopsis
In September 2011, Sikhs from all over Britain gathered in Parliament Square to protest. The focus of their concern was the turban. Since the terrorist attacks of the 21st century Sikhs believe their turbans have singled them out for discrimination. In a case of mistaken identity the Sikhs claim they've been wrongly regarded as religious terrorists and subjected to increased airport security searches. This documentary traces the history of the turban in the Sikh religion, from its roots in Moghul India, through the battlefields of Europe, to the fight for British Sikhs to wear it without fear. It reveals that the turban is a crucial symbol of the Sikh faith - one that Sikhs will even risk their lives for.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Cox
- Original Title
- The Story of the Turban
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Cox
Tommy Nagra, Anna Cox
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Cox
Producer
Anna Cox
Director
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What is The Story of the Turban about?
In September 2011, Sikhs from all over Britain gathered in Parliament Square to protest. The focus of their concern was the turban. Since the terrorist attacks of the 21st century Sikhs believe their turbans have singled them out for discrimination. In a case of mistaken identity the Sikhs claim they've been wrongly regarded as religious terrorists and subjected to increased airport security searches. This documentary traces the history of the turban in the Sikh religion, from its roots in Moghul India, through the battlefields of Europe, to the fight for British Sikhs to wear it without fear. It reveals that the turban is a crucial symbol of the Sikh faith - one that Sikhs will even risk their lives for.
Who directed The Story of the Turban?
The Story of the Turban was directed by Anna Cox.
Who stars in The Story of the Turban?
The principal cast of The Story of the Turban includes Anita Rani.
When was The Story of the Turban released and how long is it?
The Story of the Turban was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 40m.