FIGHTING SHAME
"There's so many people that assume this is a chosen life... for so many, it's not chosen."
A group of women use everyday items to tell of the sacrifices and difficult choices they face, and the community initiatives they have launched in an attempt to tackle the shame surrounding poverty and try to make policy makers listen.
Find out more on the fighting shame website
RUNTIME:
24 minutes
EDITOR:
Harry Lock
DIRECTOR:
Sally Ogden
PRODUCER:
Sally Ogden
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
Anna Hall
RELEASED:
2019
RECEPTION
"watch this brilliant 20 minute film exploring the emotions of shame and poverty. it shows the power of kindness when a community comes together, and the dignity that kindness affords. well done @truevisionyorks and @jrf_uk 🙌" https://t.co/7xyKt2LyXV
— Little Village (@LittleVillageHQ) January 26, 2019Deeply moving film by @SallyOgdenTV about life in poverty in the UK, an immensely rich nation that’s abandoned its population; this reminds me of what I witnessed in #Newcastle UK where drugs are destroying whole generations https://t.co/toATP0pjq5
— Antony Loewenstein (@antloewenstein) January 30, 2019<These Fighting Shame documentaries are a must watch 👉🏼 https://t.co/z0qSuNAUYx .. well done @truevisionyorks & @jrf_uk. The more visible the realities of peoples lives are in the UK today, the more I hope people will take collective responsibility & action.
— Cassie Robinson 🔮 (@CassieRobinson) January 25, 2019AWARDS
RTS YORKSHIRE 2019
Best Digital Short, Nominee
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