The four short films below have been made by students in Years 9, 10 and 12 in response to Racism. The students have also designed the lesson plans to accompany the films so that they can be used to start conversations about racism in our schools.
Follow the links below to see the films and download the lesson plans.
Thanks goes to Laurence Lee for sharing his video-journalism experience with all the groups every week.
These films and lessons plans are available for any SSLP school to use. Other schools should contact Katie Barretta on k.barretta@sslp.education to discuss use.
It’s My Life
Two real-life interviews with teachers who have experienced racism growing up, and who share advice for students who might experience racism today.
Alleyn’s School, the Charter School East Dulwich, Kingsdale Foundation School
It’s Not Funny
A series of four short films that all address microaggressions which, although unintentional, are not funny and leave an emotional mark on the recipient.
Compass School Southwark, James Allen’s Girls’ School, St Saviour’s & St Olave’s, UAE South Bank
Make Racism History
Set in an online History class, the students explain to their teacher why the lack of diversity within the curriculum instils racist behaviour in people as they grew up.
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy, Dulwich College, the Elmgreen School
Shadow
We see a racist incident take place and then hear from four other people about their perspective on the event and the boy involved. Eventually we learn more of the truth and see the consequences of this event.
Queen’s College London, St Michael’s Catholic College, Westminster City School
Maria Askew – Montview
Maria Askew from Mountview joined the SSLP for our film screening on Thursday 27th May. Maria spoke to us about Storytelling. Maria runs the MA in Theatre for Community and Education at Mountview.
Belvin Tawuya – The Africa Centre
Belvin joined the SSLP for our Anti-Racism film screening event on Thursday 27th May. Belvin spoke about the importance of speaking up. Belvin is the Head of Digital and Marketing Communications at the Africa Centre.