A Lasting Testimony From Sheffield
Documentary Film & Group Session
A Lasting Testimony From Sheffield
Documentary Film (65 mins)
Note: You can watch the film on smart TV's via the Vimeo App or devices like goole chrome-cast.
Discussion & Group Session
(2 hours approx)
Making space to process our experiences of the pandemic.
A short group discussion you can run after watching the film.
Step 1. Quick Introductions (10 mins)
If you don't already know each other this is an opportunity to say your name and where you are from. You can skip this step if everybody knows each other.
Step 2. A short word from the organiser (5 mins)
An opportunity for the organiser of the session to quickly share what moved them to organise this workshop.
Context: The film was created using stories drawn from residents in Sheffield. They were encouraged to talk about their experience of the Covid-19 pandemic.
To celebrate the small acts of kindness, support positive change and remember those we have lost.
Step 3. Watch the film (65 mins)
Options to watch the film:
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Press play on the film embedded above.
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Paste the link to the documentary in the online group chat.
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Watch the film on smart TV's via the Vimeo App or devices like goole chrome-cast. Search 'Stories From The The Pandemic'.
Step 4. Group Discussion (40 mins)
Here is a suggested session you can use for after the film, but feel free to do what feels right to you:
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Break out into groups of no more than 6 people.
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Everyone takes it in turn to talk about their reflections after watching the film. (2 mins each, total 20 mins)
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Let everybody take a turn without interrupting, there will be space for a group discussion after everyone has had a turn.
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You can nominate someone to be mindful of the time.
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Consider these questions when answering:
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How did hearing these stories make you feel?
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What do you think you learned from the pandemic?
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Once everybody has taken a turn, this is an opportunity to have a group discussion about each other's reflections. (15 mins)
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Bring everyone together - A final word from the organiser. (5 mins)