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Migrant Stories
Migrant or guest workers are rarely out of the news.
"They're taking our homes."
"They're taking our jobs."
But just who are they? And what do they think?
Media professionals from The Rural Media Company spent ten months helping seasonal and long-term guest workers, and their hosts, friends and employers, to talk about their lives in Migrant Stories .
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The DVD of eighteen, documentary-style, two-minute digital shorts present students, pupils and teachers with the authentic voices of the migrant community.
Sampled by over 120 pupils at Kingstone High School's East European Day in January, and introduced by Arek and Stasia, two of the Polish contributors, Migrant Stories triggered some serious debate. |
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Migrant Stories can be screened selectively to introduce the issues of migrant working or serve as a spring board for discussion. A valuable tool in diversity training, Migrant Stories has special relevance to colleges and schools.
The finished DVD, complete with vox pops and a film on the making of the Stories will be available from The Rural Media Company. To register your interest in receiving a copy contact Alison Chapman on 01432 344039 or email alisonc@ruralmedia.co.uk. To find out more visit www.ruralmedia.co.uk |
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Irina works on her story for the DVD |
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Watch out for the launch of Migrant Stories at The Courtyard on 2nd April at 6.15pm as part of this years Borderlines Film Festival. Contact The Courtyard Box Office: 0870 11 22 330 to book tickets.
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