Topic: Family

Doorways: Holly left home at the age of 16 after a long period of stealing from her parents to fund a drug habit. She speaks frankly about her experiences in a “foyer” – supported housing for young people – and “sofa surfing” with her friends, and then back with her mother where she finally took the opportunity to turn her life around.

I’m Sorry

When did you last say sorry? TrueTube takes to the streets and asks why saying sorry – and being forgiven – are so important to relationships of all kinds.

I’m Sorry

Published date - Sep 2012

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Story Of A Young Carer

Young people in Blackpool made this film about what it feels like to care for a parent. Jaymelea describes a typical day looking after her mum.

Story Of A Young Carer

Video length - 03.36

Published date - Feb 2011

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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Long to Belong

As animals, we instinctively form a pack, and this aspect of our human nature has always directed our desire for social acceptance. But in today’s world, with online social networking, increased social mobility and a general reduction in social barriers, how is this tribal instinct manifesting itself?

Long to Belong

Video length - 03.13

Published date - May 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Writing Your Own End

Kelly Taylor discusses why she believes she should have the option to end her own life if her terminal illness becomes worse.

Writing Your Own End

Video length - 06.08

Published date - May 2009

Keystage(s) - 4

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The Bomber Killed My Friend

Lateefa shares her story of a friend who was killed by terrorists in the 7/7 London bombings. She explains how it made her feel, how she has felt since and attempts to understand the terrorists’ motives behind the attacks.

The Bomber Killed My Friend

Video length - 01.21

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Sofa Surfers

A homeless girl talks about how she splits her nights between friends’ sofas and the streets. She describes her experience of living under a bridge in a park.

Sofa Surfers

Video length - 02.58

Published date - Mar 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Searching For Mum

Stephen explains how being adopted affected him as a teenager, and talks through his quest to find his biological mother.

Searching For Mum

Video length - 04.52

Published date - Dec 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Family Secrets

Ellen demonstrates how she has pieced together her family tree, from documents she got from local and national authorities. She explains that she believes it is important for us to understand our heritage, as where we come from determines much about who we are today.