Topic: Friends

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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Rachel organizes a surprise birthday party for Vinnie which even Lesley leaves her room to attend. Things seem to be looking up until Danny crashes the party.

Being Victor Ep14

Video length - 11.18

Published date - Sep 2010

Keystage(s) - 4

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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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

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.