Episode 7: Knowing Your Place A Conversation with Lisa Selby, Rebecca Lloyd Evans, and Gavin Brewis

06/06/23 • 65 min

In our first in-conversation episode, Darren is joined by film-makers Lisa Selby and Rebecca Lloyd Evans, creators of the powerful documentary, Blue Bag Life, which has been captivating audiences and taking the festival circuit by storm. Blue Bag Life is a deeply moving and visually stunning film that explores the profound effects of addiction on both those who suffer from it and the loved ones who support them. In addition, we welcome academic Gavin Brewis to the discussion, who shares insights from his groundbreaking PhD research on generational trauma in working-class youth culture. Recently, his research gained widespread attention after being reported by STV, whose media framing of the issue erred on the side of sensationalism. Join us as we dive deeper into these crucial topics and shed light on the true stories behind the headlines.

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