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Somewhere in the rugged terrains
of a foreign land, a man schemed, plotted and carried
out a hideous and cowardly act that changed our world
forever.
Somewhere in the heart of America, a simple man living a righteous,
pious life, raising his family with the fear of God in his heart, pays
the consequences.
The Gold Bracelet is a groundbreaking film with the backdrop of an event that changed America forever. Brave, proud, soul stirring, wrenching at its every heartbeat, yet showered with colors of a full, blissful life, The Gold Bracelet is a moving journey of man who strives to live a simple yet meaningful life.
Even in a tragedy of the greatest magnitude, there
is hope.
Events define history
Events change lives...forever
Events, in the vortex of catastrophe, shape will and courage, towards
a newfound resolution and hope
The Gold Bracelet, an odyssey of a simple, hardworking man, a native of India, but proud of his love for his adoptive country, finds his beliefs tested on the anvil of bigotry that often plagues the soul of our nation.
The future of our nation, leader of the free world, will be defined by how our ship sails through the turbulent storms of our present.
Arjun
Singh (Kavi Raz), a God fearing man who left his native land of Punjab,
India to fulfill his dream of coming to America and give his family a
better life. Leaving behind a professor's occupation, he now runs a mechanic
shop in his adoptive homeland.
Reservedly steadfast to his culture and beliefs, he embraces America
with a new found sense of pride and joy.
He revels in his own ideology of what America means and represents to
him and millions like him.
I am an American for I feel for America.
Today my heart bleeds for America.
With his trust and faith in God, he tries to accomplish his simple needs, prime among them to provide for his wife Baljit (Archana Puran Singh), their children, Simrun (Mehrunnisa Hassan) and Ranjit (Arsh Singh). His wife is his companion and rock solid support as he treads the journey of life, facing its challenges in his strive to be a good and understanding father.
In his search to find a suitable husband for his daughter, who is finishing her MBA, a match is recommended by his long time friend Mirza (Ari Barak), a Muslim. She agrees to meet the recommended match (Sonny Mandal) in deference to her father's will, a father whom she admires and respects more than any other individual in the world. However, her stipulation is that she reserves the final right of refusal. A surprise turn of events lead to the proposal being finalized and the marriage preparations go into full swing.
Life should be fair, not necessarily favorable
Arjun
digs out an old Gold Bracelet, a "Karra"
that holds special significance for him; a symbol of
strength and an item of value far greater than he could
ever fathom. It has been given to him on his wedding
day by his father-in-law, a man of great wisdom who
had foreseen its true value. As the ceremonies of the
wedding are celebrated, much color and gaiety fill the
Singh household. Suddenly the tragic events of September
11th engulf the nation. Arjun joins the nation in this
mourning, unable to comprehend the motives for this
dastardly act. He continues performing his job, reaffirming
and reasserting his pride at being an American, although
he cannot quite relate to the repercussions of the attack.
I would have given my life for that turban.
With this backdrop of the national tragedy, the lives of the Singh household are moved to a very personal tragedy as the very foundation of their survival is rocked. The pride of nationalism and the strength of character that Arjun has always stood for come to be harshly tested. The colors of the wedding celebration turn somber. America changes for ever as the darkness of the calamity enfolds the nation.
Yet it is this very darkness that brings to light a hitherto suppressed neighborliness in the form of Mel Harris (Joseph Whipp). An inherent apathy for other cultures turns into an avid interest as he steps in to provide a real, meaningful hand of support to the Singh household, symbolically represented by The Gold Bracelet. He offers an umbrella of brotherliness and humanity to shelter under, embracing his neighbors at a time when their very identity has been shaken.
The Gold Bracelet, though embodied with much humor and vibrant colors is yet a tragedy that transcends the grief experienced by a single family and overflows into a river of hope, courage and the demonic defeat of bigotry.
I believe in the truth. I still have faith in the truth. So I am somebody.
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Arjun Singh |
Kavi Raz |
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Baljit Kaur |
Archana Puran Singh |
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Simrun Kaur |
Mehrunnisa Hassan |
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Ranjit Singh |
Arsh Singh |
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Mirza Khan |
Ari Barak |
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Mel Harris |
Joseph Whipp |
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Bobby Dhillon |
Sonny Mandal |
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Mr. Peterson |
Bradford English |
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Miss Hanson |
Ellen Geer |
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Raina |
Angela Little |
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Guddi |
Anita Rohila |
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Ajit Singh |
Rajeev Chhibber |
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Bahadur Singh |
Parvin Syal |
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Mr. Dhillon |
Niliesh Malhotra |
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Mrs. Dhillon |
Gini Singh |
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Mrs Peterson |
Amy Murray |
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Dhinubhai |
Kumar Pallana |
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Granthi |
Bhai Rajinder Singh |
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Gurdit Singh |
Inder Dadlani |
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Preeto |
Malvinder Kalra |
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Jose |
Joseph Bertot |
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The Man |
Oris Erhuero |
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Killer |
Ezra Buzzington |
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Babs |
Ben Anand |
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Gonzo |
Avtar Singh |
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Dhillon Baby |
Armaan Walia |
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Gang Leader |
Gary Castro Churchwell |
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College Professor |
Pat Nickelson |
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Cop # 1 |
Erik Ferman |
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Cop #2 |
Jeremy McCormick |
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Skinhead |
Christopher Wedding |
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Male Singer |
Malkiat Singh |
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Female Singer |
Jasleen Singh |
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Gidha/Tappe Singer |
Jaspinder Narula |
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Folk Singer |
Abid Masih |
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Rapper |
Whitt |
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Special Appearance by Jaspinder Narula |
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS |
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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY |
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ORIGINAL SCORE |
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SONGS COMPOSED BY |
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ADDITIONAL SONGS COMPOSED BY |
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EDITED BY |
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS |
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LINE PRODUCER/UPM |
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PRODUCTION DESIGNER |
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Abid Masih |
Ajit Mahal |
Aman Momi |
Amandeep Singh |
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Amit |
Amita Sethi |
Anantpreet Mahal |
Angelique Orsim |
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Anjli Dhawan |
Anju McIntyre |
Anokhi Mahal |
Arun Mathai |
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Asif Masih |
Bridget Brno |
Cory Johnson |
Depika Momi |
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Duncan Mclaren |
Greg Man |
Gurdeep Grewal |
Hardesh Plaha |
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Harry Bedi |
Heena Tailor |
Jackie Pagone |
Jasleen Singh |
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Jasmine Bajaj |
Krishna Ramaswamy |
Lila Kapadia |
Leslie G. |
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Malkiat Meet |
Mandeep Singh |
Manisha Bajaj |
Manjit Mahal |
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Meenal Kapadia |
Mojde Afsary |
Neelam Singh |
Omar Masry |
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Pinky Sohi |
Puneet Layal |
Raj Bhatia |
Raj Momi |
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Rajdeep Singh |
Rakhi Varma |
Ravi Singh |
Regina Adame |
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Rima Mahal |
Rithi Arora |
Roman Kang |
Rshim Arora |
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Runeet Bhasin |
Sahara Monadi |
Sandy Balat |
Sarah Sinclair Sharp |
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Sejal Patel |
Sheetal Kapil |
Sherbene-Rose Casilla |
Shevali Aggarwal |
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Simmer Sarang |
Sonu Gill |
Suphia Pervez |
Terry Benichou |
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Varinder Singh |
Mini Guleria |
Sharon Grewal |
Sunita Sharma |
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Nisha Sharma |
Vijay Sharma |
Avanika Sharma |
Vaishali Sahay |
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Shashi Jalota |
Priya Jalota |
Sonia Shah |
Aditi Sharma |
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Indian Institute of Arts and Culture |
Berkeley Shers |
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Desi Crew |
USC Bhangra Team |
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B Unit Cinematographer |
Eric Yates Green |
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1st Assistant Directors |
Lisa Allen |
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Manu Gargi |
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Christopher Wedding |
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TK Shom |
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2nd Assistant Directors |
Lisa Allen |
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Manu Gargi |
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Carla Graichen |
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2nd -2nd Assistant Directors |
Ben Christie |
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Nick Daniels |
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Jesselen Dickinson |
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Script Supervisors |
Krystal Messer |
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Niralie Thakker |
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Key Set Production Assistants |
Ben Christie |
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Arthur Rich |
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Production Assistants |
Avtar Singh |
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Sobi Kaur |
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Pinky Sohi |
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Roman Tung |
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Amber Dickerson |
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Hellen Carmine |
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Assistant Production Manager |
Paul Harika |
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Production Coordinator |
Rima Mahal |
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Gary Churchwill |
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Satinder "Gini" Singh |
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Location Manager |
LocMan Jatt |
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Casting Director |
Gary Shaefer |
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Casting Assistants |
Gary Churchwill |
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Opender Singh |
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1st Assistant Camera |
Michael Rizzi |
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B Camera Operator |
Joel Deutsch |
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B Camera 1st AC |
Rebecca Roberts |
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B Camera 2nd AC/Loaders |
Kim Kroonenburg |
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Laura Villa |
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Loaders |
Sebastian Soledoughski |
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Kris May |
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Steady Cam Operator |
Mika Michaels |
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Crane Operator |
Ray Patrick |
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Still Photographer |
Crystal Golden |
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Videographer |
Omi Vaidya |
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Boom Operator |
Paul Young |
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Sound Mixer |
Ben McCracken |
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Gaffer |
Michael Nash |
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Best Boy Electrics |
Jesse Crushing |
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Chad Glendon |
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John Ricklin |
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Electricians |
Brian Silva |
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Oliver Taylor |
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Key Grip |
Rocky Romines |
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Best Boy Grips |
Jeremy McCormick |
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Able Soto |
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Grips |
Devon Alle |
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Jose Santos |
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Special Effects |
Dazi Fowler |
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Special Effects Assistant |
Natalie Neurat |
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Stunts Coordinator |
Ron Jawranski |
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Assistant Stunts |
Jebb Hercules |
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Art Director |
Sabina Shamdasani |
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Set Designer |
Mini Guleria |
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Paintings by |
Rupi Cheema |
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Indra Singh |
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Carly Lyn |
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Choreographer |
Pooja Narang |
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Costume Designer |
Malvinder Shanker |
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Wardrobe Supervisor |
Vania Ouzounova |
Wardrobe Assistant |
Paul Harika |
Prop Master |
Carmen Ison |
Assistant Props |
Tristen Tuckfield |
Key Make up and Hair |
Keiko Sakamoto |
Make and Hair |
Suraj Chauhan |
Catering |
Piep's Catering Service |
Craft Services |
On The Run Pinky |
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Post Production Supervisor |
Ajaib Dhugga |
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Color By |
Deluxe Laboratories |
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Deluxe Colorist |
Randy Anderson |
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Telecine Services |
Entertainment Post |
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Telecine Artist |
Kelly Reese |
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HD Telecine |
Matchframe |
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Cameras and Lenses |
Courtesy of Panavision |
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Technocranes |
Courtesy of Panavision |
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Film Stock |
Kodak |
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Film Stock Suppliers |
Media Distributors |
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Generators |
Hollywood Rentals, Mole Richardson |
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Dollies |
Chapman Leonard |
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Grip/Lights |
Wooden Nickel |
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Transportation Manager |
OP Gemini |
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Trucks |
PTS Rental |
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Wireless Equipment |
Coffee Sound |
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Cell Phones |
2 Way Wireless |
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Sound Mix |
The Surround Factory |
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Negative Cutting |
Magic Film and Video |
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Negative Cutter |
Marie Helene Desbiens |
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Video Dailies |
Larry P. Manke |
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Animated Logo Design; |
C. V. Rao |
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Titles, Opticals and Visual Effects |
Identity Studios, Inc. |
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Digital to Film Output |
Digiquest Studio |
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Audio Post |
The Surround Factory |
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Sound Mixer and Sound Design |
Peter (Duck) McDonald |
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Sound Transfer |
DJ Audio |
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Sound editors |
Hiroshi Ebihara |
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Paul Watson |
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Carl Boulton |
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Sharon Wilson |
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Dolby Mix |
Sound Works |
Dolby Mixer |
Soundman Himat |
Assistant Sound Editor |
Peter Vozjola |
ADR Editor |
Jerry Howse |
ADR Supervisor |
Barbara Petrovic |
Foley Artist |
Peter Doyle |
Additional Voices |
Jessica Gee |
Grant George |
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Re-recording Mixers |
Christian Moore |
Simon King |
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Gary Thompson |
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Donny Weingartner |
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Additional ADR |
Yogesh Mankar |
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Additional Music |
Arthur Schaer |
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Post Production Assistants |
Cristina Pavel |
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Music Editors |
Harold LeBrock |
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Daryl Hood |
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Original Score Publisher |
Townsend Road Publishing (BMI) |
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Score Recorded at |
The Surround Factory (Los Angeles) |
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WebSites Design |
Ashok Kumar |
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Publicity and Poster Design |
T. J. Singh |
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Additional Posters |
Ashok Kumar |
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Publicity Book |
Avtar Chadda |
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Publicity |
Avtar Singh |
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Bobby Paul |
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Travel Arrangements |
Inderjeet Bhatia, Uptown Travel |
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Financial Services |
Bank of America |
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Payroll Processing |
ADP |
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Accounting Services |
Take-1 Management |
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Parvin Syal |
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Inder Dadlani |
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Zaroorat Hai |
Gidhe Wich Tun Nachdee |
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Bollyan |
Nach Ke Yaar Manale |
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Dolli |
Neend Nahi Aundee |
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Ochyan Ne Tahlyan |
Lal Rang Da Paranda |
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Neend Nahi Atee |
Tappe |
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Gavo Sas Sas Nasnari |
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Jatinder Shante |
Bhupinder Shante |
Inderjit Singh |
Harnek Thaira |
Mukhtiar Kamboj |
Sitar Restaurant-Pasadena |
L. P. Brown III |
Bob Harvey |
Ric Halpern |
Andie Romanoff |
David Grove |
Erika Villafane |
Christine Chapman |
Kary Glenn |
Ann Dominguez |
Rahul Khana |
Anita Rohila |
Girija Shankar |
Ocean Media Entertainment |
Maanprit Gill |
Niliesh Malhotra |
Panorama's Visuals |
Inderjeet Singh Bhatia |
Innovision Communications |
Innovision Studios |
K. S. Narula |
Kashmir Dhugga |
Carmen Chandler |
Amir Hussain |
CSUN |
Rajesh Saini |
Knollwood Motors |
Iqbal Sagoo |
Paul Sagoo |
Kabir Sagoo |
Angie Pena |
Syd Cole |
Parvinderjit Singh |
Martha Savello |
Glen Jepson |
Harshi Gill |
Kiran Syal |
Anne Tahim |
India Sweets and spices |
Raj Rahi |
Dr. Onkar Marwah |
Dr. Vik Singh |
Ashok Khanna |
Geeta Khanna |
Bangle Bazaar |
Tony Emmanuel |
East-West Audio Video Inc. |
Punit Bhatt |
Highglow Jewelers |
Mahesh Shastri |
Phone House |
Deepak Hira |
Cottage Art |
Manu Nagrani |
Dennis Barreto |
Vermont Sikh Temple |
Dr. Gurdip Flora |
Arvinder Flora |
City of Ventura |
City of Oxnard |
Akwinder Singh |
Sunny Bedi |
Sam Thukral |
Mohd Pervez |
Pradeep Bhaumik |
Ron Pereira |
Assad Khan |
Farid Khan |
Harvinder Singh |
Narinderpal Singh |
Bryan Godwin |
Hardeep Virdi |
Marc Fishman |
Bakhshish Dhugga |
Manjit S. |
David Scott |
John L. Weckworth |
Leo Vezzali |
Steve Fagerquist |
Rajiv Walia |
Chopin Chopra |
Raj Kumar Jain |
Ruby Walia |
