Wednesday 13 March 2013

Gun & Knife Crime At The BAFTA's

I accepted the invitation to the private screening at the BAFTA's a week ago. It was a Sunday so that was a good reason as any to catch a movie. As a real film buff I was looking forward to being there.
Having previously created a gun and knife crime project with two colleagues while at university, it is subject matter I feel very strongly about. I guess my Youth Work/Manager background also has a hand in this.

It's a short film, about 50 minutes long. Most of the cast are young people who had been involved with gang culture but new to acting.The story is based on Fredi Nwaka's own true story. He went on to become an actor and is involved with C.R.I.M.E - Creating  Role Models In Media Enterprise.

The term for a parent who loses a child is called 'Vilomah' which means against a natural order. I hope there is a swift solution found to protect young people and allow their parents to enjoy more years with them and their children.

I dedicate this blog to some well loved people who died before their parents of various causes.

Mervyn Webber, Smarty Cain, Georgie Small, Sharon Small, Billy Thompson, Billy Wise, Dawn Jones, Matthew Fitter,  Lawrence Bannis (my cousin), Stephen Giles, Lisa Giles, Bradley Allen, Tony Lloyd, Georgie Davis, Danny O'Shea, Justin Nelson, Roger Hilton, Brian Brazier, Johnny Lander, Robert Narti, Billy Gill, Micky Bruce, Alfie Turner, David Carvell, Billy Dyer, Kenny Stone, Timmy Sorhaindho.

See you at the next posting.