Competition film

GYT

Made by: Harriet Jordan-wrench

Synopsis

This three-minute film gives the viewer a brief insight into what drives the Ghetto Challengers, who are part of North London’s Ghetto Youth Theatre. The Ghetto Youth Theatre has been running for three years and started with just 7 members it has now almost quadrupled in size. With their play Shank Town the GYT are determined to combat stereotypes and show the positivity and creativity that can be generated when people work together.

More Info

Edmonton, the area of north London where the GYT is based, has experienced a significant rise in knife crime and has seen numerous lives lost over the past three years.

The play Shank Town (the street name for Edmonton) looks at the knife crime problem using acting, dance and music. The entire production was devised by the group and will be shown at the Millfields Theatre in Edmonton.

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