Judy Singh Documentary Panel Discussion | Hidden Histories & South Asian Roots | iSAFF 2025

Join us for a thoughtful post-screening discussion exploring the life and legacy of Judy Singh — a remarkable musician whose story connects music, migration, identity, and forgotten history. The conversation dives into the filmmaker’s journey of discovering Judy Singh through an article questioning why Edmonton had seemingly forgotten her legacy. What followed was years of research uncovering a deeply layered family history tied to early Punjabi pioneers in Northern Alberta and migration stories connected to post-slavery Mississippi. This discussion explores: • The inspiration behind the documentary • Judy Singh’s cultural and musical legacy • Early South Asian history in Canada • Identity, memory, and belonging • The importance of preserving overlooked stories through film Presented at the International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF), this conversation highlights how cinema can recover voices and histories that deserve to be remembered. #iSAFF #JudySingh #Documentary #SouthAsianCinema #CanadianHistory #PunjabiHistory #FilmFestival #DiasporaStories