BBC "White season" (1 Viewer)

[Froog]

"The White season features a series of films that shine the spotlight on the white working-class in Britain today. It examines why some feel increasingly marginalised, and explores possible reasons behind the rise in popularity of far-right politics in some sections of this community.

As "white trash" and "chav" become commonplace insults, the films explore the complex mix of feelings that lead some people to feel under siege and that their very sense of self is being brought into question.

And, as newly arrived immigrant populations move in, the season examines the conflict between the communities and explores the economic and psychological tensions." - BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2007/11_november/20/bbctwo_white.shtml

some reaction:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/mar/12/communities.localgovernment

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article3438569.ece

 

[timbot]

Yeah, it is an interesting idea. I bet the execution will be fluffed and will end up vaguely embarassing to all who watch it.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

"The White season features a series of films that shine the spotlight on the white working-class in Britain today. It examines why some feel increasingly marginalised, and explores possible reasons behind the rise in popularity of far-right politics in some sections of this community.

As "white trash" and "chav" become commonplace insults, the films explore the complex mix of feelings that lead some people to feel under siege and that their very sense of self is being brought into question.

And, as newly arrived immigrant populations move in, the season examines the conflict between the communities and explores the economic and psychological tensions." - BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2007/11_november/20/bbctwo_white.shtml

some reaction:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/mar/12/communities.localgovernment

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article3438569.ece

When's this on?

 

[Froog]

check out the links on the bbc press page. loads of programmes throughout spring.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

check out the links on the bbc press page. loads of programmes throughout spring.

I can't see when they're showing it.

Bloody hell.

 

[Froog]

okay, got it:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/white/

 

[Moods For Mallards]

There was a film on the other night about a (white) girl whose family move to an Asian area of Bradford and she becomes influenced by Islam, and the values thereof are contrasted with those of her no-good dad.
I really only half paid attention to it, I was flicking around a bit.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

okay, got it:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/white/

Thanks

Shit, last one's on Friday and I'll be at the Scottish play