Topic: Family

What Does Family Mean To You?

What does family mean in today’s society? We ask various individuals, including gangsters, religious followers, young people who have been adopted and random members of the public, to share their views on family.

What Does Family Mean To You?

Video length - 02.49

Published date - Dec 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Mark & Shanazz

Sherice and her parents Mark and Shanazz on how acceptance of mixed relationships has changed since they brought up their family with both Asian and black cultures.

Mark & Shanazz

Video length - 03.49

Published date - Nov 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Young And Caring

In this film Kelly, a young carer, talks through what it is like looking after her disabled mother. Young carers are rarely recognised by society, this film aims to raise awareness of their work.

Young And Caring

Video length - 05.55

Published date - Sep 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Fighting Suppression

Wai Hnin is an asylum seeker from Burma, who fled to England for the chance to study freely. Her father is a political prisoner in Burma, because of this she is constantly under threat in her homeland.

Fighting Suppression

Video length - 04.37

Published date - Aug 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

I Want To Know My Neighbours

Stu goes on a quest to get to know his neighbours, and attempts to find out why people shy away from getting to know each other and forming a community. His neighbours share their fears, where they believe the issue lies and share their experiences of their community and neighbours.

I Want To Know My Neighbours

Video length - 03.33

Published date - Jul 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Bryony’s Story

Bryony got pregnant when she was a student, and did not feel that she was in a good position to bring up a child.

Bryony’s Story

Video length - 04.49

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Abortion: A Male Perspective

Jack talks about his girlfriend’s abortion. Having taken precautions which failed, the couple found themselves in a difficult situation and had to decide how they felt about abortion. Jack explains why he believes it should be the woman’s decision, but admits that he would have found it hard not to influence her decision if it had differed from his.

Abortion: A Male Perspective

Video length - 02.52

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

My Decision: The Philosopher

Laura investigates what rights women have when it comes to abortion, and whether she agrees with those rights or not. Here she talks to a philosopher about his opinion.

My Decision: The Philosopher

Video length - 03.47

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Mind The Gap

A young woman and a much older divorcee tell us about the 15 year gap in their relationship. What was the reaction from friends and parents and why did they decide to stick it out? Does age matter when it comes to romantic relationships?

Mind The Gap

Video length - 03.41

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Life With Asperger’s

Steven talks frankly about how Asperger’s affects him everyday, particularly in social situations. Struggling to maintain friendships, or manage disagreements, Steven can often be left feeling lonely. He explains how although counselling is improving his social relations, he still finds interactions a challenge.