Learning on ScreenChanging Face of Slavery, The
- Synopsis
- Two 15-minute programmes examining slavery past and present: 1) investigates the trans-Atlantic slave trade, how and why it began and the arguments for and against its abolition; 2) looks at childen working in Britain during the Industrial Revolution, why they worked and what life was like. It also explores child labour around the world today, the reasons and the alternatives. The theme of children’s rights runs throughout.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.
- Year of production
- 1997
- Availability
- Sale; 2000 sale: £15.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)
- Documentation
- Accompanying teaching pack. A related exhibition is also available.
- Uses
- Ages 11 to 14.
- Subjects
- Social welfare
- Keywords
- child labour; human rights; slavery
Credits
- Director
- Bill Locke
- Producer
- Rose McCausland
- Writer
- Douglas Campbell; Martine Miel
- Cast
Diane-Louise Jordan
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Anti-Slavery International
- antislavery@gn.apc.org
- Web
- http://www.charitynet.org/~asi External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7924 9555
- Fax
- 020 7738 4110
- Address
- Thomas Clarkson House
The Stableyard
Broomgrove Road
London
SW9 9TL
- Name
Development Education Dispatch Unit
- dedu@leedsdec.org.uk
- Web
- http://www.dedu.gn.apc.org/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 0113 380 5658
- Fax
- 0113 380 5656
- Address
- 233-237 Roundhay Road
Leeds
LS8 4HS
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