The System | Stephen: The Murder That Changed A Nation
Documentary series examining the murder of Stephen Lawrence. Doreen and Neville Lawrence launch a private murder prosecution.
Tweet- Clip length: 59'01''
- Broadcast year: 2018
- 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.
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: Stephen: The Murder That Changed A Nation
- Series: 1
- Episode: The System
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