Synopsis
Giving up your seat on your daily commute to somebody who is less able is seen as common courtesy. But what if this simple act becomes a matter of life and death?
- Programme: BBC HD Film Shorts
- Series: 1
- Episode: 8: I Stood Up
- Channel: BBC HD
- Broadcast year: 2009
- Film Studies
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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