Greetings!
I had the pleasure this week of working with some young men from a variety of different inner city communities talking about fundamentalism and fanatics, both Islamic and Fascist. We had a great discussion and I think everyone learnt something after watching ‘My Hometown Fanatics’, a programme originally aired on BBC3 but now available on YouTube.
Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgKMI1wV0ps
It’s presented by a young lady named Stacey Dooley who seems to have made a career travelling around the globe and investigating various stories from employment difficulties for graduates in Tokyo to binge-drinking in Bulgarian resorts. In this programme though, she returns to her hometown of Luton which has gained a reputation for fanaticism, and made a point of talking to a variety of Lutonians from hardcore Islamists to EDL supporters. She tries on a niqaab, walks the streets with Tommy Robinson, an ex-schoolmate of hers and (then) the leader of the EDL, and also gets into a debate with Anjem Choudary.
I have to say that this programme is a brilliant introduction to extremism in its many shades and is presented in a way so that young people find it relevant and interesting. So, well done Stacey and I’ll be watching out for more of your programmes in the future!
Educators, this is a great tool to use when introducing this relevant and potentially tricky topic.
All the best,
Matt
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