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Dalip Singh Saund: His Life, His Legacy was directed by E. Samantha Cheng and pro- duced by The Heritage Series. The 36-minute film pieces together oral histories, family pho- tographs, and rare archival footage to capture Saund's remarkable life and the mark he left on those around him. The documentary is part of the Asian Pacific American Members of Congress History Project, which presents the distinguished service of Asian Pacific Americans in U.S. politics. The documentary has had select screenings across the country since April 2014 and was selected to open the 2014 Sikh International Film Festival on May 2-3 in New York City. 9 The Asian Pacific American Members of Congress History Project This project captures the rich and diverse history of Asian Pacific American Congressional leaders of the past and pres- ent. The series serves as a public archival record of the distinguished service of Asian Pacific Americans and as a resource for students, schools, and the general public about the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to America's political, cul- tural, and historical heritage. Visit the oral histories of many sitting and former Asian Pacific American Members of Congress at http://www.uschs.org/oral-histories/. Dalip Singh Saund Documentary Screened, cont. ALL: KATIE GARLOCK/PORTRAITIONS Rep. Mike Honda (CA), chair emeritus of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, prepares to take the stage for remarks. Ron Sarasin and Chris Dodd, with Rep. Ami Bera (CA) whose post-film remarks reflected on the inspiration of Rep. Saund's life for today's youth. "We love the film and through your lens we, too, are captivated by Dalip's story." – Sapreet Kaur, Executive Director, Sikh Coalition Rep. Mark Takano (CA) represents the 41st district, once part of a larger district represented by Rep. Saund more than 50 years before. Guests start to gather in MPAA's theater prior to the screening. USCHS president Ronald Sarasin with MSNBC and NBC News anchor Richard Lui and Charles Crawford, The Heritage Series