Topic: Community

Doorways: Sebastian’s father threw him out when he was just 17, so he went to the council for help. He thought that all he would have to do was fill out a form to get a council flat, but in reality he had to spend a difficult time in a mixed hostel and a houseshare. Sebastian shares his experiences and talks about his ambitions for the future.

Doorways: Holly left home at the age of 16 after a long period of stealing from her parents to fund a drug habit. She speaks frankly about her experiences in a “foyer” – supported housing for young people – and “sofa surfing” with her friends, and then back with her mother where she finally took the opportunity to turn her life around.

Funded by Essex County Council.

Doorways: Holly

Video length - 05.37

Published date - Jan 2013

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Travellers – We Are Not All The Same

A short film made by An Munia Tober and the Falls Women’s Centre about Travellers in Northern Ireland. Made as part of the BoldVoices programme in partnership with BoldFace Productions and Community Foundation Northern Ireland.

Travellers – We Are Not All The Same

Video length - 03.47

Published date - Mar 2011

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Democracy In The UK

A very clear, introductory presentation regarding the nature of democracy in the UK.

Democracy In The UK

Video length - 05.06

Published date - May 2009

Keystage(s) - 4

Off Streets On Board

Four young skateboarders talk about the positive power of skating! They discuss how skating keeps them fit, out of trouble and gets them to meet new people. Filmed at Rampworx as part of the TrueVan project.

Off Streets On Board

Video length - 03.06

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Downloadable resources

Lines of Faith

A Jewish and Muslim rapper duo explain how their music brings people together.

Lines of Faith

Video length - 02.48

Published date - Mar 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Downloadable resources

Knives, Guns & Police

An interview with an officer from the MET Police Armed Response Unit on how he responds to knife and gun crime calls. Describing one of his bad days, he talks about witnessing the death of a 13 year old and having to tell his father.

Knives, Guns & Police

Video length - 03.50

Published date - Dec 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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West Vs East

Expert Bart Moore-Gilbert from Goldsmiths University debunks the stereotypes surrounding the cultural differences between East and West.

West Vs East

Video length - 03.23

Published date - Nov 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

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Mine’s Better Than Yours

Three young men compare their experiences of education at a mixed state school, a public school and a boarding school – what do their schools have to offer and what would an ideal school be like?

Mine’s Better Than Yours

Video length - 04.05

Published date - Nov 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Favourite Teachers

Vox pops on what makes a good teacher. The film asks whether young people agree with recent news articles on needing more male and black teachers to act as role models.