key_stages: Key Stage 4 (Age 14-16)

Life Young And Old

The boxing ring becomes the centre stage for a debate about differences between the generations. Interviews shed light on how different generations see each other. Made by young people from the Southmead Youth Club and supported by TrueVan.

Life Young And Old

Video length - 03.29

Published date - Sep 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Disability Doesn’t Describe Me

In this incredibly inspiring film, Jai, a young homosexual Asian man with cerebral palsy, demonstrates how it is possible to make the most of any life you are given, no matter how many challenges face you.

Disability Doesn’t Describe Me

Video length - 04.13

Published date - Sep 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Trading Fair

A film exploring what “Fair Trade” really means to the producers by interviewing Greg (who runs Creed, an ethical jewellery company), Dave (from Divine, a Fairtrade chocolate company) and Melanie Cave (from Just Trade, who make jewellery, clothing & accessories). The film was made at Greenbelt festival 09, by a group of young people who wanted to know more about Fairtrade, and share their findings with their peers. Produced with the support of TrueVan.

Trading Fair

Video length - 04.11

Published date - Aug 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Spray for Good

Can art change the world? Artist and musician, Goldie, talks about why graffiti can be a positive outlet.

Spray for Good

Video length - 01.32

Published date - Aug 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Loss Without Warning

Ella lost her father to a rare blood disease, after he had got over cancer only a few months before. With great strength, she talks about the experience of losing her dad and how she has coped since.

Loss Without Warning

Video length - 05.22

Published date - Aug 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Pressure Point

Andy Barton discusses pressures on young sports people to succeed. His commentary is highlighted by a narrative given by Jo Ankier, an athlete who narrowly missed out on the opportunity to represent Britain in Beijing. Jo explains how the pressure she put on herself affected not only her performance but her whole life.

Pressure Point

Video length - 03.31

Published date - Jul 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Jennifer’s Story

Jennifer was born a boy and knew from a young age that she was in the wrong body. She explains how her childhood was influenced by her gender-confusion and how she feels now she has begun surgery.

Jennifer’s Story

Video length - 03.21

Published date - Jul 2009

Keystage(s) - 4

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Farming For Our Future

Chrissy talks about self-sufficient farming, where individuals grow what they need to eat. She explains the implications our current farming methods and eating habits have on our economy and society.