Sanctuary in Sandwell Films
Black Country Touring, Bearwood Community Hub and Borough of Sanctuary Sandwell have worked together to create four short films that challenge the negative narrative around migration and foster empathy by sharing authentic stories from local sanctuary seekers who have built new lives in Sandwell.
The films follow Forward Poetry Prize winning poet Bohdan Piasecki as he speaks to four locals - Sozan, Jose, Ali and Lazo - about their experience of moving to the UK and how they’ve made Sandwell their home. Bohdan then writes a poem inspired by each person he spoke to within 24 hours of their conversation, and performs it back to them.
The results are four short films and four beautiful poems.
Behind the Scenes Photos
Sanctuary in Sandwell is a collaboration between Black Country Touring, Sandwell Borough of Sanctuary and Bearwood Community Hub.
With big thanks to The Space for supporting and making this project possible.
