Members of the community in Castle Vale have been learning how to use video cameras by making this short film about the area they live in. It's not the nicest part of Birmingham but they all think it's gradually improving.
The annual Gatka tournament in Birmingham is taking place. Students of this Sikh martial art have made this film to talk about their passion for Gatka and the sense of community created by events...
Three young people from the Sparkhill area of Birmingham have made a short film about what life is like in their part of the city. They talk about the good points, the bad points and their ideas...
Basharat co-ordinates the "Voice of Aston" project. A scheme set up to give the residents of the area a voice allowing them to dispell the common perception of this part of Birmingham.
Basharat co-ordinates the "Voice of Aston" project. A scheme set up to give the residents of the area a voice allowing them to dispell the common perception of this part of Birmingham.
Faith plays an important part in the lives of many of Aston's residents. Representatives of the Muslim, Buddhist and Catholic faiths offer their opinions on what life is like in the area.
Amjad thinks that the war in Iraq is a war against Islam. If the conflict spreads to Syria and Iran, he will go and fight. The war has created a feeling of "them", the Western countries, and "us",...
Phil and Habib are youth workers in Aston. They're annoyed at the portrayal of the area in the media and say the young people of Aston have a lot to offer.
Darrell explains why being in a homeless situation doesn't mean no hope and no future. With the help of Birmingham charity St Basils, Darrell has been re-housed and has dreams to set up his own...
Vincent Gould, from Birmingham, is an artist, illustrator and poet. He often uses his work to explore themes of race, identity and injustice. Although, sometimes, it's just for fun.
