The Sanctuary Seekers Of Bradford

Amidst the worsening global refugee crisis, three individuals respond with empathy and compassion to help people devastated by conflict rebuild their lives in the diverse northern city of Bradford, England.
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As governments around the world face the impact of the growing number of displaced people, the city of Bradford in the north of England is known as a city of sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers, and has a rich heritage of welcoming those fleeing their homes.
This 30 minute documentary follows the lives of three Bradford residents from different walks of life; retired train driver Mick, primary school worker Hamida and settled refugee Asumani, as they each show practical care and kindness to refugees and asylum seekers living in the city. Offering friendship and a warm welcome, they help people overcome the many obstacles faced in the long and challenging journey of rebuilding their lives in the UK.
// CREDITS //
A film by: Tom Harmer
Produced by
:Tom Harmer & Harold Salakianathan
Directed and edited by
: Tom Harmer
Cinematography: Tom Harmer
Original music by
: Callum Harvie & Josh Cana
Colourist: Lucas Roche
Sound editor: Luke Collins
Archival sources
Yorkshire and North East Film Archives
@YorkshireFilmArchive
European Space Agency, Id 219901
nickhedgesphotography.co.uk
Griff Tapper, @grifftapper
Phil Hatcher-Moore, philmoore.info
watermission.org
@WaterMission
Special thanks
Bradford African Community
Refugee Action Bradford
The Millside Centre
SOLIDARITECH
@solidaritech_
MyLAHORE
Zahra Niazi
Barry Cussack
Christy Bischoff
Wahid Rashid
Natalie Harmer
Starring:
Bilal Albalbise,
Hamida Khan, Asumani Sosho
, Michael Ward
Appearances:
Ahmed Abakelow
, Maryam Abdalla,
Nawal Abdullahi
, Katra Abdullahi
, Naseebullah Achakzai
, Amina Albadien
, Alnasim Ali,
Deeqa Ali
, Mariam Ali
Ako, Ali Mohammed
, Huda Ali Mohammed
, Alaa Alib
, Bahati Alphonsine,
Kashindi Amadi, Sifa Asumani
, Safi Asumani, Susho Asumani,
Omari Asumani,
Boskhomdzha Bambusheva
, Vic Berry
, Seynabou Biagui, Christy Bischoff, Lisa Brook
, Marina Burger,
Bert Erasmus Burger
, Sally Clark,
Agathe Dimadji,
Rose Djedje, Nick Edwards
, Hiba Elsiddly,
Amiena Flidan,
Hanae Gemal
, Farhiyo Hassan,
Nargis Hussain,
Jesilda Imariya Iruhayarasa,
Victor Iruthayarasa,
Eslam Juba
, Vulmilia Kakumulanga-Martha,
Beatrice Kashindi,
Malipo Kashindi
, Nabella Khan,
Thoma Kodi, Rashia Latif
, Nick Mageolles,
Abdul Majeed
, Mwajuma Mashaka
, Ben McKenna,
Melat Melaku
, Juliet Moqezi
, Mushishi Muhoza
, Maryan Muktar
, Aran Muse Ali
, Berthe Myamuviza
, Anna Narukundo
, Shazia Naseeruddin, Bertha Nyamutima, Berthe Nyamwiza
, Queen Esther Osakwe, Jenny-Beth Osakwe
, Jenika Osakwe,
Bako Rashidi
, Bilal Rashidi
, Musa Sankareh
, Veronica Scott
, Jonathan Shortt
, Florence Sikujua,
Hardi Tarkhani
, Huafang Weng,
Clive Whittaker
, Alexanders Zubaida
Filmed on location in
:
Bradford, West Yorkshire
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www.faithandbones.com

[@GrahamRelton]

Congratulations to all involved. This is a moving and empowering portrait of a marginalised, frequently vilified and often ignored community within our society but it’s also full of humility, humanity and hope.

[@Stargazers000]

Earth angels doing good work..bless you..❤🙏

[@JimandSairs]

Absolutely brilliant. Very engaging film and such good work being done.

[@mutuamusyoki6142]

the life stories are really touching, sad. got inspired too. great work and the filming,kudos

[@SimonVhere]

A very special film, thanks for sharing Tom.

[@faithandbones]

Thanks Simon