Magazine:
Based off GQ, but called INSIGHT or REVEAL (working title)
The double page spread links to the documentary, and the film, The Struggle directed by Ken Loach. Using the actor Rob Young it will be inscription, and will create anticipation for people to watch the show.
Based off GQ, but called INSIGHT or REVEAL (working title)
The double page spread links to the documentary, and the film, The Struggle directed by Ken Loach. Using the actor Rob Young it will be inscription, and will create anticipation for people to watch the show.
Article title: More Than Homeless
Sense of convergence with the article title, and the documentary title.
Since being given his role in the award winning film 'The Struggle' , Rob Young visited Cambridge in order to delve deeper into the reality of homelessness in cities. After visiting and speaking to individuals about their struggles of living on the streets, Ken Loach and his team created a documentary uncovering the individual they based Young's character off. This documentary then went on to becoming a show, whereby each episode explores a sociological problem, and gives the chance for misrepresentation groups of people to portray their stories.
Sense of convergence with the article title, and the documentary title.
Since being given his role in the award winning film 'The Struggle' , Rob Young visited Cambridge in order to delve deeper into the reality of homelessness in cities. After visiting and speaking to individuals about their struggles of living on the streets, Ken Loach and his team created a documentary uncovering the individual they based Young's character off. This documentary then went on to becoming a show, whereby each episode explores a sociological problem, and gives the chance for misrepresentation groups of people to portray their stories.
This gripping documentary uncovers the brutal reality of some individuals living rough in one of the most famous cities in the world. This show challenges conventional attitudes towards homelessness, by exploring personal journeys of many vulnerable people living on the streets.
Introduction to characters:
In order to create a sense of realism, and an emotional connection between the characters and the audience; using a first-person narrative reveals the characters psychological insights to the audience.
Here are some of the stories of those who are homeless or ex-homeless:
Scott, 30, Cambridge
I was born in Edinburgh, but moved to Cambridge when I was 6months old; so Cambridge has become my home. I had a great upbringing, my mother Bridget was so caring and still is my best supportive mechanism.
I would like to think of myself as trustworthy, friendly and caring. People see me as a good friend, and I am very honest, what you see is what you get. I have no criminal record, and a clean driving license, and I used to see myself as golden boy. But now I am shameful and embarrassed of myself.
When I was in school one of my poems got published nationally, and I have received some positive reviews online. Surprising I know, but I write poetry every night on my own. It depends on the mood you are in; I write about my emotions or events in my life, I guess it offers me a sense of therapy.
A significant point in my life can be summarised by a man who got too much money too young. I had too much weight on my shoulders, and tried to balance pressure with going out with my mates and having drinks. But it got a hold of me. I have been diagnosed with addictive personality disorder, and its the alcohol that I struggle with. I can't wake up in the morning without a drink, and I can go out without having a drink; it's so embarrassing to even say.
I do feel supported by my environment and people around me, like the people in Jimmy's and my friends. But most of my friends have the same problems with drink as me, and at the end of the day it's not benefitting me. You have to act different ways around people, because if you don't you could get taken advantage of.
I was an only child and a mother's boy, and I was jealous of my cousins or other family members that had siblings. I got all the presents at Christmas but I had no one to share them with. Loneliness is one of my biggest fears. I keep picturing in my mind that if I keep going the way I am, I will be 60years old and be a lonely old man. And that's the scariest thing to me.
Ten years ago, if I could give myself advice I would say: Don't push yourself too hard. If I would have done things differently I would have my own business, and house by now. By not pushing someone to do something to much, it motivates them to help themselves. I try and help people as much as I can, because I don't want to see people in the state I'm in.
Sam, Littleport
I was raised in Arbury in Cambridge, but since marrying and having my daughter I now live in Littleport in Norfolk.
I love helping people, and volunteering at Jimmy's give me the chance to be kind to people. Volunteering was a big part of my own recovery journey, and it allows me to help others on their own recoveries. I am open to sharing my story to others, if I feel it gives people a sense of hope. Also, I do public awareness talks about dual diagnosis, (when you have both an addiction and a mental health problem), in attempt to combat stigma.
My daughter is the most important person in my life. She has brought me so much happiness, and having a support system of my husband has made me so grateful. Becoming a mother has been a fulfilling experience for me, and it gave me the opportunity to step up to my responsibilities; despite what others thought of me when I got pregnant. I felt the pressure to prove myself as a mother, as because of my past people thought I can't take care of another human if I couldn't take care of myself.
I was addicted to heroine for 7years, and had some quite substantial mental health problems. Going through detox, was problem the biggest turning point in my life. As it did change my life, drastically. I was an inpatient for a long time and was constantly in and out of institutions. I went through my first detox at the age of 23 because I was fed up of living a horrible life. I then went through my first voluntary detox, as previously doctors had forced me through detox to almost save my life. But this detox was one I did out of choice, and it was when I realised I needed help. The physical part of the detox lasts 2 weeks, but my mental recovery is still ongoing and I have had to change almost everything in my life.
I never thought I would have this life, a daughter, a loving husband. I never thought I would be happy.
If I had to give any advice to someone, I would say don't judge. When you see someone on the street you think is an addict or 'crazy' however they want to word it, don't judge them. It's not a choice to become an addict; it's a choice to put those drugs in your system but no one has the control of what has lead them to that choice. It's environmental, it's how you have been brought up, and it's how you view yourself which causes you to turn to drugs.
Living on the streets makes you feel alone. You live a life of not being acknowledged, and a small act of acknowledgement like someone saying hello, can make such a difference to your day. And sometimes that day could be the day you are planning to not be here anymore, and a small act of kindness could stop that being your day.
I wish I knew that my life isn't written for me, and I have the control over my own life. Just because of a bad start to life, or struggles, it doesn't mean you can't live a fulfilling and happy life. Don't believe your life is written for you, because you are the one that is holding that pen and you can write it for yourself.
Felix, 18, Essex
I am from Harlow in Essex, and have recently moved to Cambridge about 3 weeks ago; so far I like it but it's different from Harlow. I used to live on a house on the river, and spent most of my time swimming with my friends. It used to make me feel happy, and being outdoors added joy to my life.
I am a strong willed person, but some people might mistake me for strong which I don't think I am. Everyone has different perspectives of me, which I don't really mind. I want to stay myself, and I'm not very affected of others' perceptions of me.
The turning point in my life was probably the move to Cambridge, being surrounded by new people, and a new environment was usual to me. I had drug debts in Harlow, and had some negative people in my life. I was buying and selling drugs, and I didn't have enough money to pay off my debts, not even with my payslips. So one day at work, I decided to leave it all behind and get on a train to Cambridge. Since being in Jimmy's, I have spent 4 days sober, which obviously is a good thing, but it has been a struggle.
I obviously miss some people in Essex, like my good friend who was like a sister to me; but she knows that this move was the best choice for me. I still talk to her, and she is very supportive of me despite me being far away. I never really bothered with my blood family, as they weren't super supportive to me in my life.
As cliché as it sounds, I know my life would have been different if I stuck in education. I wish I focused more at school, and pursued my passion in physics. I loved my physics teacher, she was awesome; she would always make the lessons exciting and she did help me learn to love physics. I once wanted to be a forensic scientist, but because of getting kicked out of school, and selling drugs I was unsuccessful in school. I would tell anyone my age or younger to stick to education, it may seem tough in the moment but it will give you so many opportunities in your life.
John, 38, Cambridge
I have lived in Cambridge all my life, and grew up here with my family; and currently I am raising my family here. I have 2 children, a daughter aged 8 and a son aged 10 and after work on myself and my environment I am now able to look after my kids.
I like to think of myself as very determined, and positive. I try to be optimistic, and look at the brighter side of life. I am funny, and a good friend; and I try to be a good support to people around me. I applying for a volunteering job at Jimmy's night shelter currently, as I want to give back to such a beneficial organisation like this one.
I was born in Edinburgh, but moved to Cambridge when I was 6months old; so Cambridge has become my home. I had a great upbringing, my mother Bridget was so caring and still is my best supportive mechanism.
I would like to think of myself as trustworthy, friendly and caring. People see me as a good friend, and I am very honest, what you see is what you get. I have no criminal record, and a clean driving license, and I used to see myself as golden boy. But now I am shameful and embarrassed of myself.
When I was in school one of my poems got published nationally, and I have received some positive reviews online. Surprising I know, but I write poetry every night on my own. It depends on the mood you are in; I write about my emotions or events in my life, I guess it offers me a sense of therapy.
A significant point in my life can be summarised by a man who got too much money too young. I had too much weight on my shoulders, and tried to balance pressure with going out with my mates and having drinks. But it got a hold of me. I have been diagnosed with addictive personality disorder, and its the alcohol that I struggle with. I can't wake up in the morning without a drink, and I can go out without having a drink; it's so embarrassing to even say.
I do feel supported by my environment and people around me, like the people in Jimmy's and my friends. But most of my friends have the same problems with drink as me, and at the end of the day it's not benefitting me. You have to act different ways around people, because if you don't you could get taken advantage of.
I was an only child and a mother's boy, and I was jealous of my cousins or other family members that had siblings. I got all the presents at Christmas but I had no one to share them with. Loneliness is one of my biggest fears. I keep picturing in my mind that if I keep going the way I am, I will be 60years old and be a lonely old man. And that's the scariest thing to me.
Ten years ago, if I could give myself advice I would say: Don't push yourself too hard. If I would have done things differently I would have my own business, and house by now. By not pushing someone to do something to much, it motivates them to help themselves. I try and help people as much as I can, because I don't want to see people in the state I'm in.
Sam, Littleport
I was raised in Arbury in Cambridge, but since marrying and having my daughter I now live in Littleport in Norfolk.
I love helping people, and volunteering at Jimmy's give me the chance to be kind to people. Volunteering was a big part of my own recovery journey, and it allows me to help others on their own recoveries. I am open to sharing my story to others, if I feel it gives people a sense of hope. Also, I do public awareness talks about dual diagnosis, (when you have both an addiction and a mental health problem), in attempt to combat stigma.
My daughter is the most important person in my life. She has brought me so much happiness, and having a support system of my husband has made me so grateful. Becoming a mother has been a fulfilling experience for me, and it gave me the opportunity to step up to my responsibilities; despite what others thought of me when I got pregnant. I felt the pressure to prove myself as a mother, as because of my past people thought I can't take care of another human if I couldn't take care of myself.
I was addicted to heroine for 7years, and had some quite substantial mental health problems. Going through detox, was problem the biggest turning point in my life. As it did change my life, drastically. I was an inpatient for a long time and was constantly in and out of institutions. I went through my first detox at the age of 23 because I was fed up of living a horrible life. I then went through my first voluntary detox, as previously doctors had forced me through detox to almost save my life. But this detox was one I did out of choice, and it was when I realised I needed help. The physical part of the detox lasts 2 weeks, but my mental recovery is still ongoing and I have had to change almost everything in my life.
I never thought I would have this life, a daughter, a loving husband. I never thought I would be happy.
If I had to give any advice to someone, I would say don't judge. When you see someone on the street you think is an addict or 'crazy' however they want to word it, don't judge them. It's not a choice to become an addict; it's a choice to put those drugs in your system but no one has the control of what has lead them to that choice. It's environmental, it's how you have been brought up, and it's how you view yourself which causes you to turn to drugs.
Living on the streets makes you feel alone. You live a life of not being acknowledged, and a small act of acknowledgement like someone saying hello, can make such a difference to your day. And sometimes that day could be the day you are planning to not be here anymore, and a small act of kindness could stop that being your day.
I wish I knew that my life isn't written for me, and I have the control over my own life. Just because of a bad start to life, or struggles, it doesn't mean you can't live a fulfilling and happy life. Don't believe your life is written for you, because you are the one that is holding that pen and you can write it for yourself.
Felix, 18, Essex
I am from Harlow in Essex, and have recently moved to Cambridge about 3 weeks ago; so far I like it but it's different from Harlow. I used to live on a house on the river, and spent most of my time swimming with my friends. It used to make me feel happy, and being outdoors added joy to my life.
I am a strong willed person, but some people might mistake me for strong which I don't think I am. Everyone has different perspectives of me, which I don't really mind. I want to stay myself, and I'm not very affected of others' perceptions of me.
The turning point in my life was probably the move to Cambridge, being surrounded by new people, and a new environment was usual to me. I had drug debts in Harlow, and had some negative people in my life. I was buying and selling drugs, and I didn't have enough money to pay off my debts, not even with my payslips. So one day at work, I decided to leave it all behind and get on a train to Cambridge. Since being in Jimmy's, I have spent 4 days sober, which obviously is a good thing, but it has been a struggle.
I obviously miss some people in Essex, like my good friend who was like a sister to me; but she knows that this move was the best choice for me. I still talk to her, and she is very supportive of me despite me being far away. I never really bothered with my blood family, as they weren't super supportive to me in my life.
As cliché as it sounds, I know my life would have been different if I stuck in education. I wish I focused more at school, and pursued my passion in physics. I loved my physics teacher, she was awesome; she would always make the lessons exciting and she did help me learn to love physics. I once wanted to be a forensic scientist, but because of getting kicked out of school, and selling drugs I was unsuccessful in school. I would tell anyone my age or younger to stick to education, it may seem tough in the moment but it will give you so many opportunities in your life.
John, 38, Cambridge
I have lived in Cambridge all my life, and grew up here with my family; and currently I am raising my family here. I have 2 children, a daughter aged 8 and a son aged 10 and after work on myself and my environment I am now able to look after my kids.
I like to think of myself as very determined, and positive. I try to be optimistic, and look at the brighter side of life. I am funny, and a good friend; and I try to be a good support to people around me. I applying for a volunteering job at Jimmy's night shelter currently, as I want to give back to such a beneficial organisation like this one.
The turning point in my life was my children being born, it gave me a chance to step up to my responsibilities, and just added light to my life. It gave me a new perspective on life, made me view things more affectionately and positively. It made me broaden my horizons for my own benefit and my kids. In some ways it gave me something to work towards, I wanted to perform the fatherly role to my kids as best I could, and that started with me getting a stable environment for them to grow up in.
Education is so important in life. I wish I had succeed more in education, as it would have given me a better start to my career. I would have studied what I am studying now, health and social care and mental health support. If i would have trained, and studied earlier I would have had a more authoritative place in my work, and had a better future. But it's the start of my future now.
Jimmy's Night Shelter:
(Shown at the end of the article, next to the Jimmy's logo, to create a sense of realism)
The individuals shown in the documentary are staying in Jimmy's Night Shelter in Cambridge, the founders Joan and Richard opened the shelter in 1995 to provide people in vulnerable situations with a sense of community and safety. Due to the constant dedication of selfless staff, funding from local authority these people are given somewhere warm and safe to temporarily stay.
The individuals shown in the documentary are staying in Jimmy's Night Shelter in Cambridge, the founders Joan and Richard opened the shelter in 1995 to provide people in vulnerable situations with a sense of community and safety. Due to the constant dedication of selfless staff, funding from local authority these people are given somewhere warm and safe to temporarily stay.
Poem by Scott:
( Shown in italics, in the top right side of the double page spread. With a yellow border to create convergence between the front cover colour palette. )
Scott is a talented poet and writes poems every night. He has written a variety of types of poems of which are influenced by his personal experiences and emotions; in the past one of Scott's poems has been published nationally.
He wrote this poem about a past-relationship of his whereby he describes his love for a woman and how she broke his heart:
My beautiful angel that has fallen from grace,
Life is not to be taken or faced,
Always love the one's whose shoes you lace,
But never forget the ones that you truly embrace,
And you will always be my soul mate.
Scott Bromley
Images:
( Shown in italics, in the top right side of the double page spread. With a yellow border to create convergence between the front cover colour palette. )
Scott is a talented poet and writes poems every night. He has written a variety of types of poems of which are influenced by his personal experiences and emotions; in the past one of Scott's poems has been published nationally.
He wrote this poem about a past-relationship of his whereby he describes his love for a woman and how she broke his heart:
My beautiful angel that has fallen from grace,
Life is not to be taken or faced,
Always love the one's whose shoes you lace,
But never forget the ones that you truly embrace,
And you will always be my soul mate.
Scott Bromley
Images:
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