MEDIA
Born into a World of Gangs & Knife Crime:
Stories of Survival and Hope
Through powerful spoken word performances, gripping films, and real-life stories, this page brings to life the harsh realities faced by young people growing up amidst violence. These visual and audio experiences illustrate the struggles, choices, and triumphs of those determined to rise above their circumstances. Explore this collection of media and witness the transformative journey from chaos to change.
“Don’t judge Me”
Young people living in Coventry talk about their lives, the feeling of being judged ...
“Postcode”
Short film about how the gang warfare in Coventry is linked to your home postcode.
“THE LIFE”
Short film in 5 episodes
Friendships, grooming, knife crime...
“Drug Runners ”
Chanel 4 TV programme featuring the work of GYM .
“You are worth...
.. more than a million pounds!”
A personal message from Anton Noble
Don't Judge Me
Young people living in Coventry talk about their lives, the feeling of being judged for living in what some consider a ‘rough’ area, and the warmth of community they have found there.
Postcode
The Gang warfare in Coventry is linked to the postcode you live in. Even small kids know that if another child lives in the wrong postcode they are enemies.
Twon and Liburd look at the gang warfare in Coventry, the sorrow at lives lost but the anger Twon just can’t let go of. And now the ‘postcode wars’ are being passed down to the next generation. But can it be stopped?
The Life
Short film in 5 episodes - Friendships, grooming, knife crime.
“They say live life and choose your friends carefully.
They say that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it…
But what if you didn’t choose your friends but your friends chose you?
What if you were born into a family on the wrong side of the law?
Or What if you made just make one mistake, but that changed your life?
We call this THE LIFE.”
Click on the episodes to watch them:
Episode 1 - Bad company corrupts good character – but what are the consequences?
Episode 2 - Friendship and recruiting versus family
Episode 3 - Separate lives – breaking free, is it even possible?
Episode 4 - We’re in this together - the Blame Game
Episode 5 - Life is too short
Channel 4 documentary, "County Lines: Britain's Child Drug Runners”
This documentary highlights GYM’s dedication to establishing life-altering relationships and making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people, emphasising the importance of attitude and behaviour management and guiding them through growth and development in a positive way.
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You are worth more than a million pounds!
A personal message from Anton Noble
