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Feeding A Nation
In 2020/21, around 2.5 million people used a food bank in the UK, nearly a million more than in 2018. Though exasperated by the pandemic, more people than ever are having to resort to food banks. And with that comes a unique sense of shame and stigma, of which, is rarely talked about. Feeding A Nation aims to capture the story of not only those who run a local food bank, but those who use it. The short film focuses on connecting to the human element of those who toe the line of food insecurity, those who heavily rely on the food bank, and the volunteers that have seen their client-base expand year on year.
Why does this happen in one of the world’s richest countries? How does food insecurity affect so many ordinary people, and how complex are the reasons that people resort to donations to feed their families and themselves?
Taking place within Eastleigh Basics Bank, a church-led food bank serving the town of Eastleigh and the surrounding areas, this short documentary explores the perspectives of the volunteers, those who work behind the scenes, the community and the food bank’s clients.
Produced by Andrew Thorne.
Why does this happen in one of the world’s richest countries? How does food insecurity affect so many ordinary people, and how complex are the reasons that people resort to donations to feed their families and themselves?
Taking place within Eastleigh Basics Bank, a church-led food bank serving the town of Eastleigh and the surrounding areas, this short documentary explores the perspectives of the volunteers, those who work behind the scenes, the community and the food bank’s clients.
Produced by Andrew Thorne.
It's Not Weak To Speak
Men's mental health is often ignored, and men themselves deny they suffer from poor mental health. But one man and his unique support group is challenging this.
Andy Bishop, leader of Man Gang UK, began his support group after dealing with the loss of a close friend. He realised that men's mental health is often pushed aside, ignored or laughed at, often by men themselves. Aiming to de-stigmatise poor mental health in men, Andy and his members of Man Gang openly talk about their issues, or just listen to each other. There are no limits to what can be spoken about, and the men find their issues finally heard. There's no professional therapy, no diagnosis - men just talk. And in an age of isolation and social distancing, some men need it now more than ever.
I'm so grateful to have been a part of this production. Man Gang UK is an incredible group with fantastic members, and Andy Bishop's ambition to help struggling men and bring them out of their shell really drove me to create this documentary. I hope he and the group continue their great work.
Andy Bishop, leader of Man Gang UK, began his support group after dealing with the loss of a close friend. He realised that men's mental health is often pushed aside, ignored or laughed at, often by men themselves. Aiming to de-stigmatise poor mental health in men, Andy and his members of Man Gang openly talk about their issues, or just listen to each other. There are no limits to what can be spoken about, and the men find their issues finally heard. There's no professional therapy, no diagnosis - men just talk. And in an age of isolation and social distancing, some men need it now more than ever.
I'm so grateful to have been a part of this production. Man Gang UK is an incredible group with fantastic members, and Andy Bishop's ambition to help struggling men and bring them out of their shell really drove me to create this documentary. I hope he and the group continue their great work.
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