On Our Doorstep plus Q&A
Special crowdfunder screening raising essential funds for Calais Appeal, a coalition of 7 grassroots organisations working with displaced people in Northern France. On Our Doorstep delves deep into an aspect of the ongoing refugee crisis that rarely reaches the press. With NGOs being blocked by red tape and with the absence of any positive action by French or British authorities, this film is a behind the scenes look at the extraordinary grassroots movement that rose to aid the Calais ‘Jungle', and the community that sprang up there, before it was forcefully demolished. Originally arriving in the 'Jungle' as a volunteer carpenter, Thomas Laurance ended up embedding himself for a year, documenting what he saw up until the camp’s destruction. Upon returning to the UK, Thomas sourced footage from other filmmakers, activists, volunteers and refugees, weaving together a patchwork of intimate frontline experience that offers unique access to the communities of the 'Jungle'. This is the story of what happens when young and inexperienced civilians are forced to devise systems and structures to support 10,000 refugees; and are left unguided to face the moral and emotional dilemmas, blurred lines and frequent grey areas of giving aid to vulnerable people. On Our Doorstep stands as a reminder of the continuing work ordinary civilians do to help those forced to seek safety away from homePT1H27M152023-12-19Thomas Laurance
On Our Doorstep plus Q&A"On Our Doorstep plus Q&A"Showtimes
December 19, 6:30 pm
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