This powerful collection of short animated films uses real testimony from young people of colour to explore personal experiences of racism, bullying and isolation. These are real stories of racism in the UK.
The short films are suitable for teaching:
- PSHE at KS3 and GCSE in England.
- KS3 and GCSE Personal Development and Mutual Understanding in Northern Ireland.
- Personal and Social Education Framework in Wales.
- National 4 and 5 Curriculum for Excellence Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes in Scotland.
Due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, we strongly advise teacher viewing before watching with your pupils. Careful preparation should be undertaken to prepare pupils before playing them these potentially traumatic and triggering personal experiences. These are the young people's stories in their own words and they include the use of uncensored racial slurs.
We also strongly advise downloading and reading for advice on how you might use the videos in your classroom whilst ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for pupils.
Ami's Story. video
In this short animated film Ami talks honestly about how negative experiences with the police and her school made her feel angry and unsafe, putting her on a rebellious path.
Celine's Story. video
In this short animated film Celine (not her real name), speaks openly about how the hostility she experienced from her local community made her feel unsafe, and how she reached out to her school for support.
Jack's Story. video
In this short animated film Jack talks candidly about how the aggressive behaviour he experienced from his peers, and the general sense of being ‘different’ he felt, contributed to feelings of depression and anxiety.
Shazmeen's Story. video
In this short animated film Shazmeen explains how her experiences of racism and Islamophobia at school, and her desire to fit in, made her feel torn between her family and culture.
Tyrek's Story. video
In this short animated film Tyrek recounts his negative experiences with the police and with his peers at school, and how these experiences have made him feel like an outsider and not listened to.
Amara's Story. video
In this short animated film Amara (not her real name), speaks frankly about her experience of growing up with afro-textured hair, and of having people intrusively touching her hair.
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