Young people learn how to tell their stories of change and courage through film, music and poetry.
"I learned that there are some people who actually give a shit". Those are the words of one student who took a leap of faith and participated in one of the documentary projects in this dossier.
By turning the microphones and cameras over to young people, Productions Oracle have created Turning Points and Focus, two documentaries that tell the stories of disenfranchised young people and empower them to create music, poetry and film. Watch how the act of telling stories about life, change, courage and success can itself be a life-changing experience.
John and Lacey talk about addictions, life on the street and trying to live off the street. This film was made in 6 days in Vancouver, BC with the help of The National Film Board of Canada (Edmonton) and Youth Co Aids Society. It is part of an initiative called Playing it Safe: stories by at-risk youth about harm reduction.
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