Shrinking Childhoods[12/09/2005] (Original title)Fractured Families (Archive title)
Date: 12 September 2005 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: Dudi Appleton
Synopsis: Looks at the stories behind an extraordinary exhibition about childhood that ran at the Tate Modern earlier this year. Created entirely by children and young people, the dark side of growing up in contemporary in Britain is narrated to filmed images of the paintings, expressionist sculptures and installations that depict their lives. All the young people are involved with Kids Company: an organisation that helps, reintegrates and supports young people who have suffered bullying, abuse and other difficult background issues. This first episode deals with the childhood trauma of loneliness, family break-ups and abuse within families.
Subjects: Tate Modern, Art galleries, Child psychology, Childhood, Family
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TV Transmissions
Date: 12 September 2005Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 19:55-20:00Slot duration: 5 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Stereo
Date: 12 September 2005not specified
Date: 12 September 2005 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: Dudi Appleton
Synopsis: Looks at the stories behind an extraordinary exhibition about childhood that ran at the Tate Modern earlier this year. Created entirely by children and young people, the dark side of growing up in contemporary in Britain is narrated to filmed images of the paintings, expressionist sculptures and installations that depict their lives. All the young people are involved with Kids Company: an organisation that helps, reintegrates and supports young people who have suffered bullying, abuse and other difficult background issues. This first episode deals with the childhood trauma of loneliness, family break-ups and abuse within families.
Subjects: Tate Modern, Art galleries, Child psychology, Childhood, Family
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 12 September 2005Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 19:55-20:00Slot duration: 5 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Stereo
Date: 12 September 2005not specified