Silence the violence

Commissioners / Funders
  • Rochdale Safer Communities
  • Rochdale Council
  • Youth Justice
A short film made with a group of young people in Rochdale on the prominent topic of knife crime in the local area.

About the project

“Silence The Violence” is an educational short film commissioned by Rochdale Safer Communities and produced by Breaking Barriers to highlight the escalation of youth crime, particularly knife crime. The narrative illustrates how early anti-social behavior can lead to serious consequences, such as prison sentences for young individuals.
Creative Team
  • Directed by Parvez Qadir
  • Filmed by Nick Farrimond
  • Produced by Jodie Ratcliffe

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