British Universities Film & Video Council

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Soaps for Social Change

Synopsis
Behind the scenes of a television and radio soap opera in the Philippines that incorporates the value of social and behavioural change in its message. Includes a brief history of serial dramas that have created positive change in people’s lives in Mexico, India and Kenya.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 26 min.
Year of production
2000
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) UK education
Subjects
Development studies
Keywords
Philippines; soap operas

Production Company

Name

People Count

Distributor

Name

TVE

Email
General email: tve@tve.org.uk.Sales and outreach: distribution@tve.org.uk
Web
http://tve.org/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+ 91 (11) 26 410 684
Address
46 Bloomsbury Street
London
WC1B 3QJ
Notes
TVE works with partners globally to produce films on environment and development issues, as well as health and human rights. Most of the 600 films are available for sale on DVD for educational use. Previously known as Television Trust for the Environment.

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