Why Vote?

Synopsis

A video-based resource pack intended to encourage students to consider the importance of the right to vote. Three students of varying backgrounds interview four representatives of the major political parties (Don Foster, Shane Collins, Bernie Grant and Angela Rumbold) and comedian Mark Thomas, asking questions that reflect the interests and suspicions that students have towards politcians and the political process - political accountability, the role of MPs, student loans, housing, drugs, racism, employment, the environment, the strugle for the vote in South Africa, and the role of young people in democratic change.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 75 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Accompanying activity and briefing sheets.

Uses

Ages 14 to 17.

Subjects

Politics & government

Keywords

citizenship; elections; political parties

Credits

Director

Chris Thomas

Producer

Chris Thomas

Distributor

Name

Team Video Productions

Email

admin@team-video.co.uk

Web

http://www.team-video.co.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8960 5536

Fax

020 8960 9784

Address

PO Box 38194
London
W10 5WZ

Notes

Producer and distributor of DVD-based teaching packs for schools and colleges that aim to stimulate discussion on issues in areas including citizenship, religious education, critical thinking, energy and environment, and careers/work experience.