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Walkabout Voices

Category: USA

  • March For Our Lives

    On 24 March 2018 in Washington DC hundreds of thousands people participated in a gigantic demonstration against the lack of gun laws in the USA. There had recently occurred yet another school massacre in this country, this time in Florida. The enormous turnout was due to the fact that more and more people have had…

  • Miami Beach – A Youth Culture Under the Sun

    A sunny day in August we met a group of friends at the beach. They talked to us about the importance of good looks in Miami, but also about eating disorders, being judged, friendship and relationships. Ryan talks about how surprised he was when Samantha was interested in him, because as he puts it ”she is…

  • A 17-Year-Old Environmental Warrior: Part 2

    Xiuhtezcatl talks about how he and a group of 21 young people have sued the American Government for not doing enough to stop the climate change. He also explains what it was like to give a speech in the General Assembly of the United Nations, and what it felt like to be interviewed by Rolling…

  • A 17-Year-Old Environmental Warrior: Part 1

    Xiuhtezcatl (pronounced “Shotezka”) is a hip-hop artist and an environmental warrior, quite unlike most other teenagers. He has just turned seventeen, but he has already achieved a lot. He has been involved in environmentalism since he was six, and at only fifteen he addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations, on environmental issues. He…

  • One Election, Two Voices: An Immigrant

    Nadia has struggled hard to get where she is today. It took her a lot of hard work and determination to obtain US citizenship. As an immigrant from France she is part of the cultural diversity USA is known for. These days, however, she is a little worried about the direction the country is taking.…

  • Santa Monica Fire Fighters: Part 2

    Battalion Chief Michael McElvaney explains about firefighting and paramedics in Santa Monica; and one of the recruits talks about daily routines and why he loves his job. Length: 08:59.

  • Working Out at South Beach

    Do you work out? Maybe you do, and perhaps you go to your local gym where you spend half your time waiting in line for your turn. You know, there are other options. It is a lot more fun to work out in the sun. This is what Hivo does every day at sunny South…

  • Young and Vulnerable: Part 1

    Faith is 17 and lives in a small town in North Carolina, USA. As many teenagers she is vulnerable, and depression and self-harm have been a part of her life for many years. In this film she talks about her life, friendship, interests and what makes her happy or sad. She also reveals her future…

  • Young and Vulnerable: Part 2

    Morgan is 16 and Faith’s friend. She has been struggling with mental issues for many years. She has tried to commit suicide several times and she has been hospitalised after a nervous breakdown. In this film she talks about her ups and downs and why she has had so few friends in her life. Length: 13:15.

  • The Veteran: Part 1

    Gary is a war veteran. He served in Iraq, where he was badly wounded in action. Like so many other veterans, he has faced many challenges after coming home to USA. We met him on a street in New York City where he was sitting on the pavement, with a sign in front of him…