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Changing 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

Name

Anti-Slavery International

Distributor

Name

Anti-Slavery International

Email
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

Email
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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