Topic: Wealth & Poverty

Poverty And Christianity

TrueTube visited Rev. Stephen Sichel of St. Matthew’s Church in Brixton to ask him about the Christian perspective on poverty.

Poverty And Christianity

Video length - 03.14

Published date - Dec 2010

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Salmon Youth Centre

John, Funmi and Kai speak about their experiences of being young volunteers, and how it feels to inspire other young people around them. Made as part of the TrueTube Fast Film project.

Salmon Youth Centre

Video length - 02.42

Published date - Oct 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Unity In The Community

Easton is an inner city area of Bristol where prostitution, drugs and signs of urban poverty can be seen on every street corner. Unity In The Community was made by a group of young people based at radio Salaam Shalom with the support of TrueVan. The film showcases the positives of the area and encourages the community to unite and make a positive change.

Unity In The Community

Video length - 03.14

Published date - Oct 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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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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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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Paul’s Story: How I Became Homeless

Paul tells the story of how he became homeless. He discusses the difference between how he used to see money, and how he sees it now.

Paul’s Story: How I Became Homeless

Video length - 3.04

Published date - Mar 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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

Human Rights: The Global Outlook

Eulette Ewart, a spokeswoman for Amnesty International, sets out their global vision for universal human rights. She explains how the organisation puts its beliefs into practice.

Human Rights: The Global Outlook

Video length - 03.51

Published date - Aug 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

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People on the street give their views on human rights: what are they, who has them, who enforces them, what do they mean for us and where does the media fit in?