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CHANGING THE NARRATIVE DOCUMENTARY

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… your destination for groundbreaking content that aims to change the narrative around aquatic participation in Black and Asian communities. Here, you’ll find our latest documentary, “Changing the Narrative,” as well as the “Blacks Can’t Swim” film documentary series. Explore our diverse range of podcasts, publications, interviews, and music videos designed to inspire and promote inclusivity in water activities. Join us in our mission to enhance aquatic participation and celebrate stories that matter.

Changing the Narrative Documentary 5 part docu-series.

This real-time documentary series explores the lives of young Black individuals in London, highlighting various aspects of their daily experiences, challenges, and perspectives on swimming.

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The Changing the Narrative Documentary Series will be available to watch on our YouTube Channel from the following dates.

Episode 1 –  Season 1 Episode 1 Head Above the Waters
Episode 2 –  Season 1 Episode 2 The Hair Chronicles
Episode 3 – Season 1 Episode 3 Role Safe
Episode 4 – Season 1 Episode 4 Life, Energy, Culture, Water
Episode 5 – Season 1 Episode 5 In 5 Years

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The series “Changing the Narrative” will premiere on YouTube on Sunday, September 29, 2024, followed by four new episodes released every Sunday during Black History Month in October. This five-part series aims to spark meaningful discussions and encourage positive change in aquatic participation among ethnic minority communities. By presenting fresh insights into the challenges and opportunities in this area, it seeks to inspire youth of all ethnic backgrounds to engage in aquatic activities. Our young people are the
future leaders, parents, and policy makers, and they are ideally positioned to help change this narrative.

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Three Documentaries

'Blacks Can't Swim REWIND'

Follows two separate stories – that of a 15-year-old boy and girl, both struggling with the effects of the stigmas and stereotypes which have helped shape the narrative and thought process as to why a disproportionate number of people from African, Caribbean and Asian heritage in England do not swim.

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'Blacks Can't Swim The Sequel'

Layla and K-Frost, from a South London council estate, need to swim to open up new life opportunities. Will prejudice, stereotypes and fear stop them?

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'A Film Called Blacks Can't Swim'

Ed Accura releases ‘A Film Called Black Can’t Swim’ to a global audience addressing the generational taboo in an effort to encourage more people from African, Caribbean and Asian heritage in England to learn how to swim.

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Book Launch

A Visual Journey Of
Blacks Can’t Swim Published Book

I have decided to share this amazing journey of filming 3 documentary films in book form. This book contains 380 pages including untold stories, unseen footage, previously unreleased podcasts, news articles, hundreds of pictures, music and video footage through QR codes.

It follows the journey that led to the creation of the films, the formation of the Black Swimming Association, the ups and downs, private messages, back stories and many more. Discover more details and how you can pre-order the book now before the official launch date of 2023 here.

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Education Resources

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Package

One of the challanges with the production of the Blacks Can’t Swim film documentaries is fitting hours of relevant interview footage consisting of lived experiences into a 90 minute film.

Now we have a solution.

Please enquire  about the Education Resource Package which includes hours of interview footage highlighting lived experiences of people from African, Caribbean and Asian heritage.

A great insight into how the lack of diversity, equity and inclusion in aquatics has impacted various individuals within their communities.

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This material is for professional use and educational purposes. Contact us to find out how it can help your business gain valuable hours of edication resources.

Listen to the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album

Original motion picture sountrack album featuring
ED ACCURA, BOY SAYSO, DOC MRTN, JAYBLAZE, DUTY PAID & MJBAKER

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Influential Endorsements

Michal Wallace

Absolutely proud to be involved with @ed_accura
& all his amazing team, along with our now and future generation of talented young stars ⭐️.
Let’s have those difficult conversations to change the narrative. Official film & documentary release date 4th July 🏊🏿‍♀️🎥.#BCSCONVO

Michal Wallace

SplashForward

This is important & game-changing research that will have international ripple effects.
👏👏@ed_accura & the BSA team#RestoringAccess #IdentifyingBarriers #RemovingBarriers #WaterSafety

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Gareth Morrison

🎥Blacks Can’t Swim: REWIND is coming to digital platforms on 4th July. It’s a follow up to two fantastic films Blacks Can’t Swim & Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel by @ed_accura
of the @BlackSwimAssoc Supporting this work and highlighting it is vital

#BCStheCONVO #RespectTheWater

Gareth Morrison
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Ed Accura says….

Thanks for your continuous support.

I initialy believed it was all about me, my personal journey and inability to swim but eventually realised that the figures indicate otherwise. This is a generation long issue with millions of lives at stake.

Together, let’s work towards understanding the issue through research and education so that we can change the narrative.

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