Celebrations as 'One Punch' wins Best Documentary at Tees Valley International Film Festival
The powerful documentary 'One Punch', produced with Digital Voice, has been awarded Best Documentary at the prestigious Tees Valley International Film Festival.
'One Punch' tells the true story of a single punch that changed lives forever. It tells the story of Wayne, from Newcastle, and how the punch changed his life. But it wasn't only his life that changed; his mum and family would live a nightmare and the young person who caused the harm would regret his decision.
The film explores the ripple effect of serious youth violence and its lasting consequences. Created in collaboration with Wayne, his mother Angela, and the young person who caused the harm, the Digital Voice produced documentary was developed alongside Gateshead Youth Justice Service after all parties agreed to take part in a restorative conference, meeting face-to-face to confront the reality of the day that changed everything.
Wayne said: "That day changed everything for me. One moment, one punch, and my life was turned upside down. I've had to learn to live with the consequences every single day, and it's something I wouldn't wish on anyone. If sharing my story through this film stops even one person from making the same mistake, then it's worth it."
Angela added:"Our lives changed in an instant and the film shows the consequences of what can happen in a single moment. We are really proud of 'One Punch', and that it has won this award. I hope this film makes young people stop and think before acting in anger."
Councillor Catherine Donovan, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People at Gateshead Council said:"It is fantastic to see 'One Punch' win the Best Documentary Award. This documentary is a powerful reminder of how one split-second decision can destroy lives. We must continue to educate and support our young people to prevent tragedies like this.
"We extend our thanks to Wayne and Angela for their commitment to the restorative process and the positive impact that this also had on the young person who committed the crime, as well as for the time and dedication they have shown to making the film and working to try and prevent this happening to anyone else."
The team behind 'One Punch' hope the film will reach as many people as possible, raising awareness of the devastating impact of a single act of violence.
The powerful documentary 'One Punch', produced with Digital Voice, has been awarded Best Documentary at the prestigious Tees Valley International Film Festival.
'One Punch' tells the true story of a single punch that changed lives forever. It tells the story of Wayne, from Newcastle, and how the punch changed his life. But it wasn't only his life that changed; his mum and family would live a nightmare and the young person who caused the harm would regret his decision.
The film explores the ripple effect of serious youth violence and its lasting consequences. Created in collaboration with Wayne, his mother Angela, and the young person who caused the harm, the Digital Voice produced documentary was developed alongside Gateshead Youth Justice Service after all parties agreed to take part in a restorative conference, meeting face-to-face to confront the reality of the day that changed everything.
Wayne said: "That day changed everything for me. One moment, one punch, and my life was turned upside down. I've had to learn to live with the consequences every single day, and it's something I wouldn't wish on anyone. If sharing my story through this film stops even one person from making the same mistake, then it's worth it."
Angela added:"Our lives changed in an instant and the film shows the consequences of what can happen in a single moment. We are really proud of 'One Punch', and that it has won this award. I hope this film makes young people stop and think before acting in anger."
Councillor Catherine Donovan, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People at Gateshead Council said:"It is fantastic to see 'One Punch' win the Best Documentary Award. This documentary is a powerful reminder of how one split-second decision can destroy lives. We must continue to educate and support our young people to prevent tragedies like this.
"We extend our thanks to Wayne and Angela for their commitment to the restorative process and the positive impact that this also had on the young person who committed the crime, as well as for the time and dedication they have shown to making the film and working to try and prevent this happening to anyone else."
The team behind 'One Punch' hope the film will reach as many people as possible, raising awareness of the devastating impact of a single act of violence.
