“Meet the Sumdees is a hopeful documentary, and shows the very friendly and human side of the Pakistani people and Islam… it’s more about the similarities than the differences, particularly when it comes to parents and their hopes and dreams for their children.” - Toronto Star

West truly meets east and cultures collide when a Christian family and a Muslim family are brought together by the marriage of their children. Meet the Sumdees is a video diary of the coming together of two cultures as the WASP Canadian parents meet the Islamic in-laws in Toronto and in Pakistan as the newlyweds and the new Sumdees (Urdu for “in-laws) embark on a tour to get acquainted.

A one-hour documentary. Produced and written by Judy Holm & Michael McNamara. Directed by Michael McNamara. Music by Aaron Holm.

Broadcast date: October 2004
Broadcaster: Vision TV Canada
Language: English
Festivals: The Commonwealth Film Festival 2005, Calgary International Film Festival 2004

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