Young Voices

'Young Voices' is a film produced as part of an innovative programme which aims to promote and teach local history in schools in Southall. History and Art classes for primary and secondary school children focussed on the experiences of migrant communities in the 1960’s and 70’s, especially the discrimination that many encountered while establishing a new life here.

Local history classes led by Janpal Basran (Southall Community Alliance) and Suresh Grover (The Monitoring Group) explored pivotal events of the time such as the murder of Gurdip Singh Chaggar, the 1979 Southall Uprising and death of Blair Peach.

Art classes led by Artist Mahenderpal Sorya focussed on remembering and commemorating local history through a range of visual arts projects. All art works will be displayed at various sites across Southall including the Town Hall and Villiers High School on 'Southall Resists Day', 23rd April 2024.

Funded by: John Lyon's Charity
Produced by: Southall Community Alliance Directed and Edited by: Mahenderpal Sorya Cinematography: Danyal Fox
Participating Schools in Southall: Three Bridges Primary, Dairy Meadow Primary, Greenford High School.

© Southall Community Alliance [2024]