PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHORT FILM CONTAINS LANGUAGE THAT MAY CAUSE OFFENCE. TEACHER REVIEW IS RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO USE IN CLASS.
This short film examines attitudes towards identity, diversity and immigration in British society before the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
The Lawrence family talk about the society Stephen grew up in, highlighting the diversity and inclusiveness of his school and home life, and how race and identity was never really an issue.
This childhood is contrasted with that of Stephen's cousin's, whose parents were a lot more political. Stephen's cousin's experiences of secondary school were very different; pupils from different races didn't necessarily mix.
The political mood of London is examined in the build-up to Stephen's murder, with footage of BNP protests. The BNP had strongholds in the towns surrounding Woolwich, were Stephen grew up.
Stephen's family recall the day he was murdered and the feelings and emotions they experienced.
They talk about how it changed their perception of how included they felt in their own society.
This short film could be drawn on as part of the annual national Stephen Lawrence Day on 22nd April. For more information visit the Stephen Lawrence Day website.
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Curriculum Notes
This short film supports understanding around GCSE citizenship, linking to concepts surrounding living in the UK.
It provides for an intrinsic look at the life of Stephen Lawrence and his family, from his parents' migration from Jamaica through to his early developments and integration within their community, as well as wider British society.
This short film also explores Commonwealth migration and some of the challenges surrounding increased diversity on community cohesion.
The detailed personal accounts from Stephen's family members provide a unique opportunity to reflect on issues surrounding individual identity and culture.
The discussion surrounding identity promotes dialogue around what makes one feel British, how we identify our self and what contributes to our identity.
This clip is from the series Stephen: The Murder that Changed a Nation.
Suitable for teaching Citizenship at GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and National 4/5 in Scotland.
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