Outputs (36)

Under the Bridge (2000)
Digital Artefact
Sobers, S., Mitchell, R., & Davies, A. (2000). Under the Bridge

This documentary explores Bristol’s historical links with the slave trade, and the feelings in the city relating to this past. It charts local protests, the opening of Pero's Bridge my Paul Boateng MP, and the city's first museum exhibition dedicate... Read More about Under the Bridge.

Footsteps of the Emperor (1999)
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Sobers, S., & Davies, A. (1999). Footsteps of the Emperor

50 min Documentary about Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I’s time living in the city of Bath in exile from 1936 - 1941, during Mussolini's invasion of Abyssinia. Directer and Producer - Shawn Sobers Presenter - Benjamin Zephaniah Executive Prod... Read More about Footsteps of the Emperor.

Eazy Riderz: A short film about boys, bikes, inner city life and crime (1998)
Digital Artefact
Sobers, S., James, M., Burton, C., & Seargent, I. (1998). Eazy Riderz: A short film about boys, bikes, inner city life and crime

Short documentary telling the story of a group of young men who go from stealing bikes, to changing their lives to be more constructive with their activities with bikes and their building friendships. Director - Marie James Producers - Femi Kolad... Read More about Eazy Riderz: A short film about boys, bikes, inner city life and crime.

No Change? Youth homelessness in Bristol - an undercurrents documentary (1998)
Digital Artefact
Sobers, S. (1998). No Change? Youth homelessness in Bristol - an undercurrents documentary

30 minute documentary exploring the issue of youth homelessness in Bristol, and what can be done to avoid it. Director - Shawn Sobers Presenter - Eleni Kyriacou Producer - Steve Cole Transmitted on ITV West, 1998

Look up
Digital Artefact
Banks, L. Look up

Skin deep
Digital Artefact
Soyinka, B., & Hayes, M. Skin deep

10 minute film and live art performance.