News and Politics | July 02, 2009 | Comment on this video (6)

Wasted Britain - Bristol Crack Den

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One of our most shocking documentaries to date, where British filmmakers gain access to a regularly used crack den in Bristol. Young and old, we see one woman who lost her leg to her addiction come back to get her fix amongst the dirt and used syringes found in the abandoned warehouse.

Wasted Britain is an hour-long documentary investigation into Britain’s ever-growing drug and alcohol use. From booming new trends such as university students using 'smart pills', to the disturbing reality of life in a Bristol crack den, this is raw and unflinching documentary at its best from our dedicated British filmmakers.

Directed and Produced by Chaz Golding and Lawrence Hoo
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  • sylviaw
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      sylviaw  

    • Another great film Chaz. We're really pleased you uploaded it. It fits perfectly with our Wasted Britain season on Current TV. Well done mate.

    • 2 years ago
  • ellie_gurney
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      ellie_gurney  

    • This is a really harrowing but important film. I'd love to know more about your intentions in making this film. Can it be used in some way to make a positive and direct difference to the lives of the people shown in the film and others like them?

    • 2 years ago
  • chicoescachaz
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      chicoescachaz  
    • ellie_gurney:

      Thanks for your comments!

      The original reason behind filming this building was to highlight its use to local residents in an attempt to get it closed down and sealed by the council.

      It was then used as a part of a bigger documentary called inner city tales by Lawrence Hoo http://www.innercitytales.com/

      I then shot some extra footage and cut it together specifically for the wasted season on current.

      I have contacted various drug support agencies and offered them the film for any use they see fit.

    • 2 years ago
  • matlaroche
  • Monty0hm
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      Monty0hm  

    • This video is really well made. Very informative. I think that you've really got to care about your cause to go into a place like that in order to open other people's eyes.
      Also, music was great, everything about this video is brilliant. Thank you very much.

    • 2 years ago
  • artemisbristol
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