Case studies of Londoners in poverty
Case study: David
David is a 30-year-old graduate who has been unemployed for over a year. His real words are spoken by an actor in a film produced by iceandfire...
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Case study: John and Karen
John and Karen are a married couple with six children (under the age of 20). John is working on a low income as a special needs teacher's assistant. Despite having the working tax credit and living in social housing, John...
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Case study: Daniel
Daniel, aged 59 grew up in Cornwall. For a number of years he was in the RAF, later becoming a lorry driver. He divorced after 23 years of marriage and ended up homeless in London. His real words are spoken...
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Case study: Tania
Tania is a 26 year old lone parent living on benefits. Her real words are spoken by an actor in a film produced by iceandfire...
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Case study: Bernadette
Bernadette is a 73 year old widow who struggles to get by on her pension entitlement. Her real words are spoken by an actor in a film produced by iceandfire...
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Case study: Laura
Laura, aged 48, has lived in London most of her life. She worked in low-skilled jobs until becoming a mother. With no support from the father, she found it difficult to cope. Her real words are spoken by an actor...
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Voices of people in poverty and debt
This short film is of people living in poverty and debt, who have been supported by the Zaccheus 2000 Trust (Z2K). Z2K is funded by Trust for London....
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