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  • Young Newcastle: Part 1

    Sam and Abby are chilling in a park in Newcastle on a Sunday morning. We wanted to know what it was like to be young in Newcastle. Watch the film and hear what they had to say. Length: 07:44.

  • Amy’s Yard: Part 3 – Keenan, in His Own Words

    Keenan is a singer from London with a difficult background. He recently finished a 12-week programme at Amy’s Yard, where the participants work one-to-one with a professional producer to develop their talent. Keenan creates and performs his own music. His goal is to make his music be the light in the dark for other people, just…

  • Acting and Activism

    Chem is an 18-year-old Londoner who is simply passionate about acting. He is part of a programme called Fully Focused where young, disadvantaged people, are trained in using the power of film to challenge perceptions, raise awareness, change mindsets and transform lives. Chem is incredibly determined, and he knows he will be acting for the…

  • A Scottish Teenage Activist

    Scotland has been part of Britain for more than 300 years. However, many people want Scotland to become an independent nation again. In 2014 there was a referendum to decide if Scotland should leave Britain. The ‘No’ side won the referendum, so Scotland voted to remain in union with Britain. The ‘Yes’ side continues to…

  • India – A Vegetarian Society

    Neha and Bhuvaneshwari are strict vegetarians and members of PETA. Neha has never tasted meat as she was born into vegetarianism. Bhuvaneshwari is a vegetarian by choice. India is a country where vegetarianism is part of the culture, and is associated with cast and religion. Length: 14:21.

  • Williamsburgh, Brooklyn – A Gentrified Neighbourhood

    Brooklyn is one of New York’s five boroughs, and the most popular part of Brooklyn is Williamsburg. This area has gone through a gentrification. Jeff explains why this part of New York has become so popular. Length: 09:19.

  • Three Young South Africans: Part 3

    Many years have passed since the end of apartheid. Does this mean that skin colour is not an issue anymore and that everybody has the same opportunities? Is there gender equality in South Africa? The three friends talk about these matters in this last film about the three South African friends. Length: 06:21.

  • Refugees in McAllen, Texas: Part 1

    People have always looked upon USA as a haven for those fleeing from violence and conflicts in hope of a better life. Every year, thousands of people try to cross the border from Mexico to the USA, legally or illegally. These people are often in a desperate situation and in great need of help. Sacred Heart…

  • The Great Barrier Reef

    It is one of the world’s wonders. Millions of snorkelers and scuba divers dream of going there at some time and every year, thousands of them realise their dream. Some people claim that the reef is threatened, and it is most definitely changing. Tim can confirm that. He is working on a boat that takes…

  • Lakota Culture: Part 1

    Sequoia is half Lakota Indian and half German. We met him on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. He explains what a reservation is, the importance of the buffalo in Lakota culture, and he talks about how boarding schools can be the cause of social dysfunctions among Lakotas. You will also learn about the good things…