From left, Karm Bains, filmmaker Rajan Gill and Kashmir "Kash" Gill stand in a peach orchard in a scene from "Harvest Party at Camp Two." The documentary examines the lives of Punjabi-Sikh farmworkers and the harvest parties they organized in Yuba City during the 1980s. Photo courtesy of Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - A documentary exploring the lives of Punjabi-Sikh farmworkers in Yuba City during the 1980s will screen Friday, Nov. 6 at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts, followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture will present “Harvest Party at Camp Two,” a 16-minute documentary that examines the experiences of young Punjabi-Sikh farmworkers who spent their days working in peach orchards and their evenings finding ways to socialize despite cultural barriers and discrimination.

Co-directed by Rajan Gill and Reaa Puri, the film focuses on the harvest parties that became a tradition among young farmworkers who could not attend local high school proms and homecoming dances.

Karm Bains, left, and filmmaker Rajan Gill appear in a scene from "Harvest Party at Camp Two," a documentary exploring the experiences of Punjabi-Sikh farmworkers in Yuba City during the 1980s. Photo courtesy of Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

The gatherings provided opportunities for young people from different backgrounds to socialize, dance and build friendships while navigating the challenges of growing up in an agricultural community.

The documentary originated with a photograph of Gill's father, Kashmir "Kash" Gill, attending one of the harvest parties. The photograph prompted Gill to investigate stories he had heard about his father's youth and the experiences of Punjabi-Sikh families in Yuba City.

Through archival footage, family photographs, interviews and reenactments, the filmmakers examine the gatherings and the people who attended them.

The documentary features Kash Gill and Karm Bains, whose experiences reflect the contributions of Punjabi-Sikh families to the region's agricultural industry and community life.

Beyond the harvest parties, the film addresses the challenges young Punjabi-Sikh farmworkers faced, including racism, family responsibilities and the difficulties of balancing cultural expectations with their desire to participate in American teenage traditions.

A scene from "Harvest Party at Camp Two" depicts a gathering inspired by the harvest parties held by young Punjabi-Sikh farmworkers in Yuba City during the 1980s. The documentary will screen Nov. 6 at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts. Photo courtesy of Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

The documentary also explores how the experiences of one generation influenced the families and communities that followed.

Following the screening, Gill and others involved in the production will participate in a panel discussion about the filmmaking process, the memories behind the documentary and the importance of preserving local history.

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture organized the screening as part of its efforts to highlight the region's cultural heritage through the arts.

The screening will take place at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts, 754 Plumas St. in Yuba City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the film begins at 6 p.m.

Tickets cost $10. For additional information or tickets, visit yubasutterarts.org or call 530-742-2787.