Topic: Family

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.

Family Secrets

Video length - 04.25

Published date - Dec 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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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.