‘Jersey Boy’ explores Sikh identity, post-9/11 hate and the struggle to belong

Jaskaran Singh’s coming-of-age drama explores the lasting impact of 9/11 on Sikh identity, racism and belonging. For me the film’s themes hit close to home.

In Jersey Boy, director Jaskaran Singh explores that question through a young Sikh boy navigating grief, racism and identity in post-9/11 America.

Rooted in Singh’s own experiences growing up Sikh, the coming-of-age drama examines the lasting effects of discrimination while offering audiences a glimpse into the joy, culture and humanity of a community t…