Topic: Politics & Government

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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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

Fortress Europe

Are Europe’s immigration laws being pushed too far? Asian Dub Foundation’s Chandrasonic (a.k.a. Steve Savale) shares his opinions on the matter.

Fortress Europe

Video length - 02.41

Published date - May 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Fighting to Vote

Afghan refugee Ahmad has strong opinions on voting and democracy. He compares our freedoms to the suppression of the people in his home country where people die for the liberties we take for granted.

Fighting to Vote

Video length - 03.25

Published date - May 2009

Keystage(s) - 4

How to Lobby

This short film gives introductory instructions in how to ensure your views are heard and represented in the corridors of power in Westminster.

How to Lobby

Video length - 01.50

Published date - May 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Politics Makes The World Go Round

We don’t always realise how much politics is involved in every single aspect of our lives. This film shows just how much the decisions that politicians make affect us, and why it is therefore important that we affect which politicians take power, by voting.

Politics Makes The World Go Round

Video length - 02.41

Published date - May 2009

Keystage(s) - 3

Law Breakers

Some of the everyday activities that are illegal might surprise you. The average person breaks the law once a day. Do you?

Law Breakers

Video length - 03.14

Published date - Sep 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

A Pebble in the Pond

Can one person make a difference?

A Pebble in the Pond

Video length - 02.51

Published date - Sep 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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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.