The Riots 2011: One Week In August
This revelatory film hears from the people who experienced the riots up close and personal, reliving events ten years on.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 1'29'01''
- Broadcast year: 2021
Curriculum Connection
- Sociology | What effect do the media have on audiences? | Theoretical views of media effects including hypodermic syringe, two step flow, cultural effects, uses and gratifications. Impact of social media and the role of new media.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The Riots 2011: One Week In August
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