key_stages: Key Stage 4 (Age 14-16)

No Fair Way To Vote

This film explains the first past the post system of voting with a day at the races. Franck Magennis, a student at the London School of Economics, looks at the advantages and disadvantages of this method of voting. He also explores other more representational ways of choosing our government.

No Fair Way To Vote

Video length - 04.06

Published date - Apr 2010

Keystage(s) - 4

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Can God Save The Planet?

Charlotte Dingle, a young Green activist, goes to Windsor Castle to ask religious leaders gathering there what they are doing about climate change, and why faith is important in the struggle to save our planet.

Can God Save The Planet?

Video length - 05.26

Published date - Nov 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Forget Me Not

Members of the public tell us how they would like to be remembered after they have passed away.

Forget Me Not

Video length - 02.45

Published date - Oct 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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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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Guilty Until Proven Innocent

In 2008 Hashi Omar was wrongly arrested with terrorism charges. He was later found innocent but the media had already portrayed him as guilty. In this short film we hear Hashi’s story first hand and are challenged to consider the way we respond to media headlines. A film made by a group based at Radio Salaam Shalom in Bristol with the support of the TrueVan.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Video length - 03.38

Published date - Sep 2009

Keystage(s) - 4

Life Young And Old

The boxing ring becomes the centre stage for a debate about differences between the generations. Interviews shed light on how different generations see each other. Made by young people from the Southmead Youth Club and supported by TrueVan.

Life Young And Old

Video length - 03.29

Published date - Sep 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Disability Doesn’t Describe Me

In this incredibly inspiring film, Jai, a young homosexual Asian man with cerebral palsy, demonstrates how it is possible to make the most of any life you are given, no matter how many challenges face you.

Disability Doesn’t Describe Me

Video length - 04.13

Published date - Sep 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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.