Blue Moment was produced by Risky Things Productions, having been devised with the Refugee Therapy Centre in London in consultation with Refugee Action York and Solace in Leeds. This film of resilience and solidarity uncovers the mystery of a young woman from Africa who has arrived in Britain after being persecuted in her own country. Alongside her story are the perspectives of the therapist who helps her overcome her torture-trauma, and a local bus-driver who supports her while she is vulnerable to suspicion and abuse, as she moves through the challenging asylum process, accused of terrorism.  

(Please use caution when viewing. The film contains mature themes and a scene of sexual assault, and can therefore be difficult to watch.)

This film is a Free Educational Resource you may view on this page or download from Vimeo here. Training notes with hyper links on the programme timings will take you to relevant sections of the film. Also included are lists of other resources on related topics with links where available.

‘Alia felt very real; I can see the film engaging both heart and intellect’ Heather Boyce, Head of Education Development, Anne Frank Trust.

'This is a really powerful piece of work'
Sarah Carlile, Safeguarding Partnership Manager, Kirklees