Project Detail

Do Something

Synopsis

A look at life in the poverty-stricken city of Newark, New Jersey, as seen through the eyes of three young children, Tayo, Angel and Jah-Youth, who are trying to 'do something' about their neighbourhood.

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
20 mins
Format
16mm
Director
Sarah Payton
Producer
Sarah Payton, NFTS
Editor
Cecile Collonge
Director of Photography
Gary Clarke
Sound
Roger Walker, Sarah Payton
Composer
Ruben Kenig
Music
Ruben Kenig

Production Status

Production Company

National Film and Television School

Contact: Karin Farnworth
Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road,
Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1LG
Tel: 01494 671234
Fax: 01494 674042
Email: admin@nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk
Website: www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk

Sales Company

As above

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