Resource Type: Films

Keystage(s) - 3, 4 and 5

Female Circumcision

A sequence from Channel 4 chat show ‘Shariah TV’ reveals varying opinions on whether female circumcision is Islamic and whether it should be practiced. There are theories as to why it was introduced in early Arab communities but has it now continued because of culture, or religion?

Female Circumcision

Video length - 03.21

Self-diagnosis

Members of the public on the increasing trend for self-diagnosis of mental illnesses; is the media partly to blame for glamourising these kinds of issues?

Self-diagnosis

Video length - 01.18

Manic Mother

Suzie tells the story of her mother’s suicide and explains why she believes her mum was bi-polar. She discusses the issues surrounding suicide and bi-polar honestly and frankly, opening up the impact of relationships on the victims of suicide.

Manic Mother

Video length - 03.33

Organ Donors

TrueTube challenges the public on their opinions of organ donation, asking: whether or not they have a donor card; whether they’d be comfortable with giving others their organs; and if it’s right for the government to change the laws on organ donation.

Organ Donors

Video length - 02.29

Crisis At Christmas – In this documentary we learn about a Christmas appeal run by the homelessness charity Crisis. The film features interviews with many people whose lives have been changed by the charity, with more information about their cause.

Crisis At Christmas

Video length - 03.41

Mental – The perceptions and consequent implications of mental illlness in today’s society, particularly as a result of the media.

Mental

Video length - 01.25

Youngest Politician Ever – In 2008, Emily Benn was the youngest person to ever stand for a seat in the Houses of Parliament. Here she talks about the importance of politics, how young peoples’ involvement can have a huge impact and what you can do to get involved.

Youngest Politician Ever

Video length - 01.30

What Makes A Good Family? – Young adults discuss how their parents brought them up and how they envisage bringing up their children.

What Makes A Good Family?

Video length - 01.07