Bridging the Gap

Synopsis

BRIDGING THE GAP, a 12-minute animated film, offers a funny and thought-provoking guide to the communication difficulties that can arise between parents and their teenage children. The film shows people from a wide range of backgrounds dealing with everyday situations. It indicates different ways of coping with changes in the family, and stresses the importance of learning to listen and to negotiate.

Taking a positive outlook on young people and families, the film shows how a parent and a teenager can learn to see things from each other’s point of view. The pack is designed to provide a focus and an opportunity to talk more freely about real or potential areas of conflict. Developing communication and relationship skills in the family is known to help avoid crises such as teenagers leaving home prematurely or getting involved in crime.

Combining humour with a non-judgmental, non-stigmatising approach, while also acknowledging the seriousness of the problems many people face, this film pack provides a valuable resource for those working with families. It is suitable for viewing by parents at home, with or without their teenage children, and it will also stimulate discussion as part of an education or training course for groups from a wide range of backgrounds.

A booklet containing background information is supplied free with the DVD.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2001

Subjects

Social welfare; Mental Health and Counselling

Keywords

animation films; communication skills; parents; teenagers

Credits

Contributor

Michael Rosen

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£40.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

12 minutes

Year

2017

Distributor

Name

Leeds Animation Workshop

Email

info@leedsanimation.org.uk

Web

http://www.leedsanimation.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

0113 248 4997

Fax

0113 248 4997

Address

45 Bayswater Row
Leeds
LS8 5LF

Notes

Producer and distributor on DVD of animated films on social and education issues such as bereavement, child protection, parenting/ relationships, work/equal opportunities, environmental issues, and racism/bullying in schools. Hire or sale.