I'm a Subsistence Farmer ... Get Me Out Of Here!
Sponsored by Economic and Social Research
Council and Newcastle University
Edited recording of a debate held as part of the one day workshop
The Great Debate:
Developing World Challenges
organised by The Great Debate and
WORLDwrite held in March 2008 at
Newcastle University. Debate filmed and edited by Chew On It Productions.
Speakers: Viv Regan, Producer, WORLDwrite and
Chew on it Productions John Gowing,
Reader in Agricultural Water Management, Newcastle University Bill Colwell, Atlantic Pictures
Hilaire Agnama, Development Education Worker
I'm a Subsistence Farmer ... Get Me Out Of Here! is a documentary made by
Chew On It Productions that explores the fact that whilst Westerners
celebrate nature and complain about consumer lifestyles, many in the
developing world yearn for the comforts of modernity.
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for film web site and trailer.
WORLDwrite is an education charity with a difference. Its mission is to
challenge prejudices and stereotypes by giving young people a unique
opportunity to see the world from a fresh perspective through a first hand
investigative experience. The charity helps create links between young people
across the globe, encouraging them to learn from their peers, expand their
horizons and champion the aspirations of newfound friends.
WORLDwrite runs programmes with young people across the UK and has exchange
partnerships with Ghana, Brazil, Uganda, South Africa, India, Germany and Japan.