Saund vs Cochran

In 1956, Dalip Singh Saund, a judge and farmer of Indian descent, ran for Congress and won an upset victory to become the first-ever Asian American congressman in U.S. history.

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Diversity Development Fund
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Director/Producer

Mridu Chandra

Mridu Chandra is a New York-based filmmaker and producer of award-winning documentaries and fiction films that cover topics of civil rights, environmental and racial justice, and gender equality. Recent projects include producing Becoming Cousteau (BAFTA nominee for Best Documentary) and Cured (Emmy Award nominee for Outstanding Research).

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The Film

In 1956, Dalip Singh Saund, a judge and farmer of Indian descent, ran for Congress and won an upset victory to become the first-ever Asian American congressman in U.S. history.

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