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Channel 4
Originally broadcast
4 May 2004, Channel 4

Executive Producer
Oliver Morse

Written, Filmed & Directed by
Daisy Asquith

Whatever: A Teenage Musical

A ground breaking musical combining mock-interviews, drama and grime music, that lets Brighton teenagers tell their stories of love, sex and violence in a unique format.

Award-winning documentary-maker Daisy Asquith in collaboration with Dunstan Bruce of cult band Chumbawamba team up to tell the stories of disaffected youth in Brighton. Shot in the style of a documentary, the film has a cast of 14-17 year old actors, MCs and vocalists who were found at youth centres and schools in the city itself.

'Whatever' gets you inside the heads of a diverse group of teenagers using mock interviews, improvised drama and original songs to give layers of insight into their world. The young cast display an extraordinary talent, portraying their characters reality through raw lyrics and gritty music. The soundtrack has already sparked the interest of London based Ninja Tunes.

 
“It is valuable because it allows the young cast to channel their frustration and anger into something creative, which expresses their feelings far more effectively than violence or self-harm. Better yet, it contains a couple of exceptionally talented performances. There is much to admire, even if it is difficult to enjoy.”

The Times 
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