TIE/ anti racist work with young people
Mar 28, 2007 1:45:00 GMT
Post by defnorthern on Mar 28, 2007 1:45:00 GMT
This should be regarded as an educational film for young people in an historical / political / sociological context.
For it to be regarded as an 18+ by censors is outrageous, and will only push issues that are as relevant now, as in 1983 underground. This cannot be healthy.
Kids are talking about this film - eg, some Muslim kids brought it into the youth club I manage (thinking they were realtime 2007 NF clips), and white kids in another centre agreeing with the sentiments of 'combo' - who's issues clearly need 'unpacking' ;-)
This film and the baggage it contains might feel old to the rubik cube / space invader
kids of the Thatcher era, but are real to the teenagers of today. yes, still.
I'm very much a 'noob' regarding this film, but I hope that the age limit can be brought down in terms of who can legally view it, as I feel that it is an important piece of work, particularly in relation to community cohesion and anti racist work with young people. Much educational value.
From a youth work / educational perspective, the film is extremely useful - it provides a (all be it white) term of reference for exploring concepts of identity, race, youth, family, war, politics, - particularly in a white male working class context. - a context and persepective which is often overlooked.
Set in balance with the current perception of Islam / young muslims which is more than often (mis)represented, I feel the potential exists for some serious and hard hitting work with young people.
certainly made me think anyway,
nice film / piece of work, salutations.
M
For it to be regarded as an 18+ by censors is outrageous, and will only push issues that are as relevant now, as in 1983 underground. This cannot be healthy.
Kids are talking about this film - eg, some Muslim kids brought it into the youth club I manage (thinking they were realtime 2007 NF clips), and white kids in another centre agreeing with the sentiments of 'combo' - who's issues clearly need 'unpacking' ;-)
This film and the baggage it contains might feel old to the rubik cube / space invader
kids of the Thatcher era, but are real to the teenagers of today. yes, still.
I'm very much a 'noob' regarding this film, but I hope that the age limit can be brought down in terms of who can legally view it, as I feel that it is an important piece of work, particularly in relation to community cohesion and anti racist work with young people. Much educational value.
From a youth work / educational perspective, the film is extremely useful - it provides a (all be it white) term of reference for exploring concepts of identity, race, youth, family, war, politics, - particularly in a white male working class context. - a context and persepective which is often overlooked.
Set in balance with the current perception of Islam / young muslims which is more than often (mis)represented, I feel the potential exists for some serious and hard hitting work with young people.
certainly made me think anyway,
nice film / piece of work, salutations.
M
