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Event: 'Streets 2 Life' Programme Launch Date: Tuesday, 25th June 2013 Spoken word guest: Nego True Music: Infecta Location: VIA. 2 Porteast Building, Hertsmere, West India Quay, London, E14 4AY Time: 6pm Entry: Free (register via www.2020s2l.eventbrite.co.uk) Info line: 0207 190 3420

Last week at the Cospa Club, I had the pleasure of meeting Duro Oye, a talented young writer, producer and director. Our conversation about his forthcoming documentary 'Streets 2 Life' left a lasting impression on me.

Duro and his Change 2020 Foundation have created a powerful piece of work that explores the complexities of gang culture in south London through the eyes of six young men. Former gang members: Daniel Apedu aka BUTCH, Richard Riakorhe aka BLACKS and Temesgen Alem aka TEM from Peckham and Karl Lokko aka Mr C'mon, Terroll Lewis aka BOOST and Michael Adusei from Brixton, have all joined forces to make it their mission to educate the youth in these areas about the futility of violence towards each other.

Beautifully filmed and scored, this poignant and insightful documentary challenges stereotypes, debunks myths and lends a voice to the unspoken, in an effort to get to the heart of an issue that affects inner city youth across the UK. Check out the trailers below and if you can get down to the programme launch today, you will also be treated to performances from Nego True, Infecta and a sneak preview of the documentary. Secure your ticket here.

(iitsFusion)