The UK is experiencing rising numbers in homeless people. A team of Inspire’s young people have decided to shine a light on how the issue is affecting Ipswich with a powerful documentary.
Covering drug addiction, poverty and social issues, our Team Programme participants, Ipswich Team 36, went across the community to film. They also attended a workshop in video editing and interview techniques, and recorded the narration at BBC Radio Suffolk, so they could edit the film all themselves.
The resulting documentary is a compelling look at problems affecting the Suffolk town.
Team Programme’s Kayley, 23, said: “We have been filming different locations where there’s homeless people and places where they help with mental health [issues] and we’ve been filming things about addiction.”
Ink, 18, added why they felt the need to make the film. “I feel like more people can play their part,” they said.
“But it is working and more people are starting to become aware of the situation, which is shedding light on things which otherwise wouldn’t be noticed.”
Youth Development Tutor Ian Featherstone said: “This was an incredibly challenging in-depth project and what they achieved in just four weeks is testament to their dedication, commitment and perseverance.
“Well done Team Ipswich 36!”
Watch the documentary here:
