Category: All films
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Young Newcastle: Part 2
Wayne, Callum and George are chilling in the park talking about what they think about Newcastle, about being an emo and a Geordie, about alcohol and relationships to parents. Length: 11:24.
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New Yorkers Against Gun Violence: Part 1
Leah has been involved in the gun violation prevention movement ever since her brother was shot and killed by a burglar. She talks about how important it is to reduce the amount of weapons and to make the weapons safer. Too many people are killed in gun violence every year and many of them are…
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Purple Bone Dog Parlour
In Chelsea, London, there is a popular beauty salon where none of the clients speak English. In fact, they don’t speak at all, but they are pretty good at barking, yelping and wagging their tails. You’ve probably got it by now. They are dogs. Purple Bone Luxury Salon, is a luxurious dog-grooming salon in one…
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Living in Cape Town During Apartheid
Jacqui Braunlich was a student in the midst of the apartheid era. She talks about the harsh realities of the time and about Nelson Mandela. Mandela was a political prisoner in South Africa for 27 years, before he was released and later became President of the nation. Length: 14:21.
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Meditation at High School
There is a lot of pressure on teenagers and young students often feel stressed. At Marden High School in Newcastle they have done something about it. Students can now choose to be part of a meditation programme through which they are relieved of some of the stress. They often feel calmer and more composed after…
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Speakers´ Corner
Speakers’ Corner in London’s Hyde Park is well worth visiting. People stand on old boxes, chairs or stepladders and speak their mind on a topic that is important to them. They are always at risk of being heckled by someone in the crowd, as you can see in this very short film. Length: 02:10.
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Yoga Wisdom in India
What is it that makes us happy? What is a fulfilling life? Rama was a successful lawyer when he realized that making money didn’t give him any satisfaction. He started looking for his true purpose in life. After living in the jungle for two years, he set up an ecological yoga resort in the jungle,…
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Young Aboriginals: Part 2
Kevina, Cheryl and Charles talk about growing up in an environment of violence and alcohol, but also about their opportunities in life. They encourage young people to come to Australia so that everybody can learn from each other. Length: 08:40.
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American Government: Part 2 – The Executive Branch
The US President is one of the most powerful people in the world. Nonetheless, the President is dependent on the Congress and the Supreme Court to carry out his or her politics. He or she lives in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – in the White House. Did you know that the White House was once burned…
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Tours for Humanity
Bo and Lisa are running a tour company in Washington DC. Part of their income is donated to different charities. They want to give back to humanity, and there is a good reason for this. Watch the film and hear their story. Length: 07:01.