Topic: Society

Dream Holiday

What’s your dream holiday? TrueTube looks into where members of the public would go to relax abroad.

Dream Holiday

Published date - May 2008

A World Without Abortion

Diane Munday, a passionate pro-choice activist, talks through the history of abortion and women’s rights, and why she feels so strongly that abortion must be legal.

A World Without Abortion

Video length - 05.27

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Get Real

Goldie gives his views on how the internet is a ‘velvet claw’, entrapping society and disempowering us. He believes that our relationship with cyber space is preventing us from engaging with the issues of the real world.

Get Real

Video length - 01.51

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Loyalty To Queen Or God?

Imam Asim Hafiz, a Muslim Chaplain, debates whether it’s always possible to be loyal to your country and loyal to your religion as well.

Loyalty To Queen Or God?

Video length - 02.22

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Reannon’s Story

Reannon had an abortion as a young woman. Here she talks about the emotional pain of having the abortion, explaining that it took a while for her to heal after it. She discusses the support she required to get through the challenges the period posed.

Reannon’s Story

Video length - 06.00

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Bryony’s Story

Bryony got pregnant when she was a student, and did not feel that she was in a good position to bring up a child.

Bryony’s Story

Video length - 04.49

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Abortion: A Male Perspective

Jack talks about his girlfriend’s abortion. Having taken precautions which failed, the couple found themselves in a difficult situation and had to decide how they felt about abortion. Jack explains why he believes it should be the woman’s decision, but admits that he would have found it hard not to influence her decision if it had differed from his.

Abortion: A Male Perspective

Video length - 02.52

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Culture and Abortion

Different cultures and religions have very different attitudes towards abortion. This film examines some of the various ideas held on this controversial subject by people from different backgrounds.

Culture and Abortion

Video length - 03.17

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Life After Jail

A crime reduction expert, a social worker, a convicted heroin addict and an ex youth offender discuss the realities of life during and after prison. What help and support do criminals receive in prison and after? Is prison really the most effective way of stopping criminals from re-offending?

Life After Jail

Video length - 03.31

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

The Trouble with Being Gay

A young Pakistani Muslim talks about the consequences of coming out at an early age. Always conscious of his differences, he describes being a victim of bullying at school. Admitting he was gay estranged him from his family and his community. He regrets having come out so soon.