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  • Parkour in Edinburgh

    If you have heard of parkour, you may believe this is an activity just for young “monkey men.” This is far from the truth. Of course, the younger and stronger you are, and the more body control you possess, the more spectacular stunts you can carry out. But the practitioners of Access Parkour in Edinburgh…

  • Rastaman

    You will find many Rastafarians in Jamaica. They are known for their relaxed lifestyle, their long dreadlocks and their use of marihuana. The language they speak is a variant of English called Patois, which can be really difficult to understand for foreigners. Robert talks about Bob Marley and being a Rastafarian. Listen carefully to his…

  • Fortune – A Dancer from Liverpool

    Fortune moved from the Philippines to Liverpool as a child. After secondary school, he studied at LIPA – Liverpool Academy of Performing Arts. He speaks about life in Liverpool and his passion for dancing. Length: 08:58.

  • Living in Ferguson, Missouri: Part 2

    There is a lot of violence in America, and even more so, in neighbourhoods with low socio-economic status. In St Louis, Missouri, there are many such neighbourhoods where the crime rate is high and where people move out because they feel unsafe. The mother and daughter you will meet in this film express their frustration…

  • The Journalist: Part 2

    Rick tells the story of how he took the photograph of the dead body of an immigrant in Brooks County, close to the border of Mexico. You may already have seen the photograph if you watched the film Refugees in McAllen, Texas: Part 3 and heard Deb Boyce talk about the horrendous realities of people…

  • Amy´s Yard: Part 1 – Meeting the Founder

    Amy Winehouse was a young, incredibly talented artist from North London who became a star and took the world by storm. The world was therefore shocked when she died in 2011, only 27 years old. A vulnerable and delicate young woman had succumbed to alcohol and drugs. Two months after she passed away, her family…

  • Refugees in McAllen, Texas: Part 2

    Sister Norma Pimental explains how rewarding it is to help people who are in need. They usually haven’t had a shower for a long time, and they are hungry and desperate. After a hot shower, some new clothes and a good meal they often have a smile on their face. This is what is so…

  • The Gentle Giant

    If you want to study large groups of elephants at close range, there are few better places to go to than Amboseli National Park in Kenya. It is amazing to watch these enormous mammals pass just 30 feet from your camera lens. You’re likely to be awestruck, it will take your breath away! In this…

  • Three Young South Africans: Part 2

    Dean, Sinayo and JP (Jean Paul) talk about why it is important to follow your dreams and also about the importance of education. Dean has always had a dream map. Do you want to know what that is? Watch the film, and you will find out. Length: 06:43.

  • Cheetah – Quick Facts

    You may already have enjoyed the films from the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia. This super short film of a Cheetah is shot in the wild in Amboseli, Kenya. You will learn quite a few interesting things about this animal, for example; cheetah cubs go to school! Length: 03:40.