Book and Media List
Book, Films and Media that we’d recommend for LGBT+ Sikhs
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In no particular order
Sab Rab De Bande 2020 (Documentary) Sukhdeep Singh - Explores the interconnectedness of all beings through Sikh philosophy.
Sikhi & Sexuality ( A report by Sikh Research Institute 2020) - Understanding sexuality from the Sikhi point of view
See No Stranger by Valerie Kaur 2020 (Book) - A manifesto for revolutionary love, advocating empathy and justice for all.
Emergence: Out of the Shadows 2021 (Documentary) Vinay Giridhar, Alex Sangha - Focuses on the journey of LGBTQ+ South Asians, breaking societal norms in Canada.
The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life by Simran Jeet Singh 2022 (Book) - A reflection on how Sikh values guide one through life’s challenges with optimism.
Singh is Queer by Manpreet Singh 2018 (Book) - A memoir addressing the intersection of Sikh identity, intersectional feminism, colonialism and queerness.
I Am Divine, So Are You by Devdutt Pattanaik 2017 (Book) - An exploration of the divine in Karmic faiths (Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Hinduism) and its relevance to modern life.
Samlingi (Same-Gender) 2024 (Documentary) Mohan Singh Aulakh - A story about LGBTQIA+ people of Punjab, especially rural areas and the challenges they face.
