SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO HUMANS

SPCH founder Bhupender S. Sikand spent his young adult life bearing witness to cultural rites of passage. He gained entrance to an area of society that reveals the conflict that exists between the modern world and the ancient societies, one we are all experiencing now in one form or another.

Mr. Sikand was technically trained in England and has been a professional photographer and cinematographer for two decades, traveling extensively and living among those he filmed. He has held the singular honor of former presidents Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya, Milton Obote of Uganda, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, Ketumile Masire of Botswana, Ronald Mutabe II, Kabaka of Buganda, Nagalama of Budadiri, Idi Amin, Omugabe of Ankole, His Holiness the Aga Khan regime and the British protectorate in Buganda (Uganda). Following the opening ceremony of "The Studio" (Mr. Sikand's photography business) by the agent, his portrait was taken and later remarks were passed how Sikand could get him smiling, which he never does. Mr. Sikand has been a representative of NBC, CBS, and Hearst Metrotone news.

There being all sorts of political and cultural ramifications to rally viewers against such horror practices with delicate and sensitive confronting images, that can evoke sadness and anger, Mr. Sikand likes to leave the conclusion on the viewers in his documentary. In editing film for tribal and literate world, considerations must be given to accomodate differences between the two societies. A very slow-phased movie in natural environment in local language will be understandble by the tribal people, while a film for the literate world will be to satisfy curiosity for some and above to join everyone in an effort to help in any way. For the highest impact, images of brutality are applied. Also, by demonstrating alternatives to the the right of pssage, he feels very positive of success. He is fully absorbed in purpose and does not believe in criticizing others' similar work and their success. The same is true of his not exaggerating and looking down upon anyone's belief that one follows to console one's self.

Mr. Sikand currently resides in the United States. Now in his 70's, he realizes that it is incumbent upon him, before it is too late, to organize and present his astonishing and vital footage depicting humans indoctrinating each other in society, some of which has never been seen or documented in any way. It is important that the knowledge to which he bears witness does not vanish with his passing.

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO HUMANS
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		SPCH founder Bhupender S. Sikand spent his young adult life bearing witness to cultural rites of passage. He gained entrance to an area of society that reveals the conflict that exists between the modern world and the ancient societies, one we are all experiencing now in one form or another. Mr. Sikand was technically trained in England and has been a professional photographer and cinematographer for two decades, traveling extensively and living among those he filmed. He has held the singular honor of former presidents Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya, Milton Obote of Uganda, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, Ketumile Masire of Botswana, Ronald Mutabe II, Kabaka of Buganda, Nagalama of Budadiri, Idi Amin, Omugabe of Ankole, His Holiness the Aga Khan regime and the British protectorate in Buganda (Uganda). Following the opening ceremony of "The Studio" (Mr. Sikand's photography business) by the agent, his portrait was taken and later remarks were passed how Sikand could get him smiling, which he never does. Mr. Sikand has been a representative of NBC, CBS, and Hearst Metrotone news. There being all sorts of political and cultural ramifications to rally viewers against such horror practices with delicate and sensitive confronting images, that can evoke sadness and anger, Mr. Sikand likes to leave the conclusion on the viewers in his documentary. In editing film for tribal and literate world, considerations must be given to accomodate differences between the two societies. A very slow-phased movie in natural environment in local language will be understandble by the tribal people, while a film for the literate world will be to satisfy curiosity for some and above to join everyone in an effort to help in any way. For the highest impact, images of brutality are applied. Also, by demonstrating alternatives to the the right of pssage, he feels very positive of success. He is fully absorbed in purpose and does not believe in criticizing others' similar work and their success. The same is true of his not exaggerating and looking down upon anyone's belief that one follows to console one's self. Mr. Sikand currently resides in the United States. Now in his 70's, he realizes that it is incumbent upon him, before it is too late, to organize and present his astonishing and vital footage depicting humans indoctrinating each other in society, some of which has never been seen or documented in any way. It is important that the knowledge to which he bears witness does not vanish with his passing. all images copyright© and registered® 2003


There are few usual historical films made on the subject of circumcision in addition to personal experiences recorded by individuals and professional alike. Efforts have been made to come up with a suitable film that could change the concept of circumcision but nothing really served the purpose. Mr Sikand maintains that there is no documentary that can be applied effectively. To bring results in years old customs , the societies in which such brutal practices occur need to be prepared first ( in film) by bringing disturbance in their emotions psychologically. Their minds must be impacted to accept change. Hatred must be induced under fear preceded by horror leading up to even actual death(an undeniable fact) scenes associated with hue and cry.. Once emotions are held in place our success is eminent. Outright rejection of their customs in any form distracts cooperation. Gifts and rewards served upon them are considered obligatory since they feel they have the right to receive for presenting themselves to different kind of humanity. They are accustomed to such generousity for years.