On Our Doorstep
“When the Calais Jungle was ignored & condemned by authorities, ordinary people stepped in to support the refugees. This is the untold story of the volunteers and those they tried to help.”
Synopsis
On Our Doorstep delves deep into an aspect of the refugee crisis that rarely reached the press. With NGOs being blocked by red tape and the absence of any positive action by French or British authorities, the film is a behind-the-scenes look at the unprecedented grassroots movement that rose to aid the refugees in Calais, and the community that sprang up there, before it was forcefully demolished. This is the story of what happens when young and inexperienced citizens are forced to devise systems and structures to support 10,000 refugees; and are left unguided to face the moral and emotional conflicts, blurred lines and frequent grey areas of giving aid to vulnerable people. People who do not want to be there. It questions whether the aims of the volunteers were met, and whether these aims ultimately served the refugees' needs.
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On Our Doorstep Trailer 2023
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-04
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Laurance
- Original Score
- Dominic de Grande
- Original Title
- On Our Doorstep
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- SE15 Productions, WISLOCKI Films, Jeva Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Laurance
Dominic de Grande
Josh Levinsky
Cassandra Sigsgaard, Jodie Taylor, Verity Wislocki
Department Leadership Roster
Cassandra Sigsgaard
Producer
Josh Levinsky
Editor
Jodie Taylor
Producer
Thomas Laurance
Director
Verity Wislocki
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is On Our Doorstep about?
On Our Doorstep delves deep into an aspect of the refugee crisis that rarely reached the press. With NGOs being blocked by red tape and the absence of any positive action by French or British authorities, the film is a behind-the-scenes look at the unprecedented grassroots movement that rose to aid the refugees in Calais, and the community that sprang up there, before it was forcefully demolished. This is the story of what happens when young and inexperienced citizens are forced to devise systems and structures to support 10,000 refugees; and are left unguided to face the moral and emotional conflicts, blurred lines and frequent grey areas of giving aid to vulnerable people. People who do not want to be there. It questions whether the aims of the volunteers were met, and whether these aims ultimately served the refugees' needs.
Who directed On Our Doorstep?
On Our Doorstep was directed by Thomas Laurance.
Who stars in On Our Doorstep?
The principal cast of On Our Doorstep includes Not specified.
When was On Our Doorstep released and how long is it?
On Our Doorstep was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for On Our Doorstep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Our Doorstep was composed by Dominic de Grande.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On Our Doorstep?
On Our Doorstep holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).