Topic: Society

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

Long to Belong

As animals, we instinctively form a pack, and this aspect of our human nature has always directed our desire for social acceptance. But in today’s world, with online social networking, increased social mobility and a general reduction in social barriers, how is this tribal instinct manifesting itself?

Long to Belong

Video length - 03.13

Published date - May 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 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

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.