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Nick Broomfield: 'I was a rebel, causing as much trouble as possible'


The inner life of pop diva Whitney Houston, the murder of rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious BIG, America’s first female serial killer … film-maker Nick Broomfield talks closeups, close calls and what drives him to find the truth

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Catharsis explained

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

What is an Inciting incident?

Why Are Wong Kar-Wei Films so Dreamy?

Behind Carol: the photographers who influenced Todd Haynes’ award-winning film

Kim Longinotto On Fostering Intimacy With Her Subjects and Giving a Voice to Women’s Stories in Dreamcatcher

A Girl's Own Story

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Community news: Davey Tennis

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for September 2025

STARLIGHT EXPRESS, London. Thursday 2nd October.

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Year 7 tutors/parents evening

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