Real stories of Londoners, from loss and violence to resilience and hope.

Genre: Documentary
Length: 58 mins
BBFC Certification: 12A
Logline: The lives of four Londoners intertwine against the backdrop of loss and violence as they face their challenges with inner strength, circumspection and wisdom.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw4lkURUIjA

Summary: In a time where youth violence is on the rise across the country, and with the poverty gap only increasing, this is a unique film that looks at the simplest solution: the innate goodness of a human being, who will make the right choices given the encouragement and tools to do so.
Sometimes all it takes is one person, one act, one choice, to change the trajectory of a lifetime.

The film tells the stories of five people:

EJ, a young man drawn into gang culture from an early age.

Lorraine, a grieving Mother who lost her son to knife-crime as he saved another boy.

Gerald, founder of Impact Brixton, who learns to navigate one of London’s most dangerous areas after emigrating from Ghana as a child.

Errol, a repeat offender with 74 previous convictions,

Nate, a former gang-member who was brutally stabbed by a childhood friend.

The stories are woven together by Kaysen, a teacher, who passionately believes in supporting young people.

Adding a unique perspective to this mix we hear from author and international speaker Prem Rawat whose work in prisons in the UK and around the world has had a remarkable impact. The film has a clear and simple message that can be understood by everyone, regardless of age, education, or background.

It shares real-life stories of hope in seemingly hopeless situations.

We all have the power to change.

After the film there will be a Q & A with the director and others involved with its production. www.celebrate-life.co.uk

Contact: [email protected] www.celebrate-life.co.uk 

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