Category: Society
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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…
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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…
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Being Young in New Delhi
Sana Sra is 18 and lives in New Delhi. In her family, gender equality is obvious. She knows she is privileged in a country where millions of women lack the right to basic education. Sana Sra talks about education, sports, and sexual harassment, but also about India’s diversity. Length: 17:19.
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Amnesty Dublin: Part 1
Wilhelm and Caoimhe both study at Trinity College in Dublin. When they are not engaged in their studies, they volunteer at Amnesty International. They both think it is important to try to shed light on human rights issues, a work they find very rewarding. Watch the film and learn why they do this. Length: 05:03.
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Two Pilot Students
Robert is a flight instructor and Hector and Devish are pilot students at Dean International Flight School in Miami, Florida. Why they love flying, what it takes to become a pilot, the different approach to flight training in the USA and India and what kind of pilot jobs they hope for, are some of the…
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Make Love Not Scars: Part 2
Ria talks about the acid attack victims and their chemical burns. She also explains how she tries to raise awareness about this horrible gender-based violence. Length: 06:19.
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A Maasai School
The Maasai people in Kenya live far away from cities and modern facilities, and their schools are very basic. Esiteti Primary School is no exception. A well-used blackboard and some out-dated and tattered textbooks are all the teaching materials they have. No lunch is provided for the students and it is not uncommon to go…
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Being an Actor: Two Young Shakespeare Actors
Young actors who are just starting out, take the jobs they can get. Cassie Layton and Sam Valentine were lucky and got the dream roles as Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. They are part of Globe Theatre’s touring production and are travelling the world performing this iconic play. We met them for a chat on stage…
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Make Love Not Scars: Part 1
Ria Sharma is an extraordinary young woman. She saw a picture of a victim of an acid attack, which gave her life new direction. She decided to set up an organisation to help these women. Watch the film and learn about how it started and how her own perspectives have changed. Length: 10:44.
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Refugees in McAllen, Texas: Part 3
Deb Boyce tells us the untold story of how ruthless coyotes play with the lives of desperate refugees, who are dropped in the middle of a hostile wasteland in extreme temperatures. They are without water or signals for their cell phones, and unable to call for help in an emergency situation. Because of this, many immigrants…