Watch inspiring Sheffield films championing social causes backed by city band

Adelphi Music Factory and filmmakers TWOFORTYFOUR – Will and Ed Reid - celebrate the strength of human spirit and togetherness in a trio of films.

Sheffield Stories highlights the work of three social organisations based in the city.

The band say: “At a time of unprecedented social upheaval, with division and hardship ever rising, these groups stop at nothing to help others and unite communities.

"They are real people with their own stories that need to be told. These films are a reality check moment, lifting the lid on Sheffield lives struggling in the face of terrible adversity.”

The first film showcases RiteTrax, a social enterprise supporting aspiring creatives, vulnerable adults and young people through events and workshops.

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Film two covers Journey To Justice, which galvanises people to take action for social justice through learning about human rights movements and the arts.

The final film tells the story of Rehouse to Rehome, which helps and supports people and families fleeing domestic violence.

Each documentary is five minutes long, with a final long-form documentary made up of all three films.

Watch on the band’s Facebook page. The first film goes up on Friday, November 13, followed by one a week in the following fortnight.

Adelphi Music Factory recently dropped a new rave anthem My People (Love Can Live Forever), which is an ode to humanity in the grip of crisis. They also released an EP, Joy & Fantasy, in the summer.

They also responded to the crisis in the spring with a short, political film/music video, called 2020: The Fight for Love, available on YouTube.

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