“This film was born from a need for joy and laughter,
while still addressing the serious challenges our world faces.”

…Producer and Director, Nance Ackerman

Behind the Bhangra Boys is a joyous look at culture, immigration, activism and community through the experience of the Maritime Bhangra Group. Going beyond the dance and viral videos, we follow the group as they seek connections in First Nations communities to raise awareness for Climate Change and our planet. 

A cinematic adventure, Behind the Bhangra Boys looks beyond the viral video to understand how five young Sikh immigrants have changed our perception of identity and social responsibility. Dancing for charity, and into the hearts of people around the world, the Bhangra Boys offer a new response to the 'come from away' mentality that simmers below the surface in the Maritimes. Focussing the lens on community, and the planet, as seen through the eyes of two very different, but connected cultures, the film gives us a joyous way of coping with some of the serious social issues facing Canadians - new and old.

created in collaboration with, and with loving thanks to
the MARITIME BHANGRA GROUP

The Maritime Bhangra Group Members 2017-2019:
Hasmeet Singh Chandok, Kunwardeep Singh, Davinder Singh, Simran Singh Chadha, Bikramjit Singh

credits

Produced, Written and Directed by Nance Ackerman Consulting Producer Teresa MacInnes Director of Photography Nance Ackerman Additional Cinematography Brad Rivers, Mike Zakrzewski, Anthony Von Seck Remote Sound Jamie Alcorn Editor Nance Ackerman Assistant Editor Brad Rivers Online Colourist Doug Woods, 902 Post, Robert Carrigan Original Music Jamie Alcorn Nance Ackerman Sound Edit, Design and Mix Jamie Alcorn Assistant Sound Editor Eric Leclerc Musicians Jamie Alcorn Nance Ackerman Peter J. Brown Simranjeet Singh Chadha Additional Music Hey Cuzzins - Traditional Men’s Dance drum performance, Dorene Bernard and the grandmothers - The Water Song performance, written by Doreen Day and from Artlist.io Mixed at  Heartstring Productions Studio Transcription Veronica McNeil Production Accountants Jeanette Elliot CPA Patricia Dyson, CPA CGA  Production Bookkeeper Laura Snow

SPECIAL thanks to:
Delhi2Dublin for their beautiful music
Synchronicity, Voodoo Selekta and My People